Acupuncture for Headache Relief

Being able to think clearly and carry on with day-to-day life can quickly be destroyed with a strong headache. Many people have occasional headaches, but frequent headaches that affect your ability to sleep or take care of simple tasks can be very frustrating.

From pain medication to cold packs, there are countless treatments for immediate headache relief, but very few treatments aim to decrease the frequency of headaches and prevent headaches altogether. Many have found long-term relief for their frequent or chronic headaches in acupuncture. We highly recommend consulting with a professional if you often have headaches, frequently take a pain reliever for your headaches, your headache pattern changes, or your headaches are getting worse.

Acupuncture Basics

Acupuncture is a form of Chinese medicine that has been practiced for thousands of years. This popular practice is based on maintaining a healthy flow of vital energy—known as qi—through the meridians of the body. These meridians flow from head to toe and acupuncture aims to unblock that energy flow or refocus the energy on areas of the body that need it.

Acupuncture for Headache Relief

While acupuncture cannot “cure” headaches, many have reported instant headache relief and decreased headache frequency. Because headaches affect the head, many acupuncture points for headaches are not actually located in the head and neck to avoid making a headache worse. For example, many migraine headaches are associated with the liver, so points might be chosen to cool yang fire in the liver. Tension-type headaches may be related to tension in the neck and shoulders, so the acupuncturist will work to release blockages in those areas.

A Multi-Treatment Approach

The best way to treat headaches is a multi-treatment approach. Once you discover the type and cause of your headaches, we recommend you meet with a licensed professional to get a list of treatment methods specific to your headaches, needs, and lifestyle. Many patients prefer a multi-treatment approach, like massage and acupuncture, to help prevent and alleviate headaches.

At Arapahoe Chiropractic & Acupuncture Center in Centennial, CO, we like to encourage our patients to rely on the most natural treatment methods possible. For more natural treatment methods for headaches, please check out our articles below.

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• Massage Therapy for Headaches
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If you are interested in learning more about acupuncture for headaches, please call us or contact us online! We would be happy to meet with you to figure out whether this treatment methods could provide relief.