Acupuncture and headache & migraine

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Headache; almost everyone has dealt with it at some point. From a nagging pain that lasts a few hours, to a three-day migraine attack or cluster headache: headaches come in different types and the level of pain varies. In all cases, it can be quite bothersome, a nagging pain can make you tired and irritable, and during a migraine attack, you just want to lie in bed, in a dark, quiet room.

Tension headache or migraine
Tension headache and migraine are the most common. Tension headache occurs because the muscles in your shoulders and neck are tense. This reduces blood flow to your head, causing a nagging pain. With migraine, you usually feel a throbbing or stabbing pain on one side of your head. Before the migraine attack starts, you often feel nauseous, tingling sensations, or see flashes.

Acupuncture looks at the cause of your headache
If you go to an acupuncturist with a headache, it is important for him or her to know if the symptoms have been examined before. The headache could also be the result of another condition, such as an ear or sinus infection, high blood pressure, or a misaligned vertebra. If such a medical cause is known, the acupuncturist can tailor the treatment accordingly.
If you don't know the origin of your headache, the acupuncturist will investigate. He pays close attention to the specific location of the pain, the type of pain, and any other causes, such as emotional stress or overwork. The treatment focuses on restoring the energy balance in your body.

Quick relief from your headache
As your energy balance is restored through acupuncture treatment, blood circulation also improves. As a result, your headache symptoms will quickly diminish. The number of treatments you need will depend on the severity and nature of your symptoms.

Time for you
The acupuncturist takes time for you. Every person is unique. Together, the right approach to your headache will be determined. The acupuncturist puts together the puzzle pieces necessary to help you get rid of your headache. Schedule an acupuncture treatment and get informed.