Acupuncture for Headaches & Migraines
Individualised treatment for headaches, migraine and associated tension.
Support for headaches and migraine
Headaches can affect concentration, sleep, work and everyday life. Some people experience occasional headaches, while others have recurring migraine or ongoing tension through the neck, shoulders or jaw.
At ORA Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine, treatment is tailored to your individual presentation. This may include acupuncture, cupping, tuina, moxibustion and practical lifestyle advice where appropriate.
I commonly see people with tension headaches, migraine, hormonal headaches, headaches associated with neck or jaw tension, and persistent headaches following a medically assessed concussion.
How acupuncture may support you
In Chinese Medicine, headaches are approached according to the individual presentation rather than treating every headache in the same way.
Your treatment may take into account where the pain is felt, how often headaches occur, what tends to trigger them and whether you also experience symptoms such as neck tension, jaw clenching, nausea, visual disturbance, poor sleep, stress or hormonal changes.
Treatment may include acupuncture alongside cupping, tuina or other Chinese Medicine techniques where appropriate.
Common reasons people come for treatment
Tension Headaches
Often experienced alongside tightness through the neck, shoulders, scalp or jaw.
Migraine
Treatment is tailored to your individual pattern, including frequency, triggers and associated symptoms.
Neck & Shoulder Tension
Headaches can occur alongside muscular tension and restricted movement through the neck and upper back.
TMJ & Jaw Tension
Jaw clenching, grinding and tension around the temporomandibular joint may occur alongside discomfort through the temples, face and head.
Hormonal Headaches
Some women notice headaches or migraine around menstruation, ovulation, pregnancy or perimenopause.
Stress & Sleep
Periods of increased stress, poor sleep or mental overload can sometimes coincide with more frequent headaches.
Post-Concussion Headaches
Headaches may persist following a concussion and can occur alongside symptoms such as neck tension, fatigue, dizziness or sensitivity to light and noise. I see people following medical assessment as part of their wider recovery and rehabilitation.
What to Expect
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Your first appointment includes a thorough discussion of your headaches, general health, medical history and treatment goals.
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We’ll look at patterns including frequency, location, triggers and any associated symptoms.
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Treatment is tailored to your individual presentation and may include acupuncture, cupping, tuina, guasha or other Chinese Medicine techniques.
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The number and frequency of treatments will depend on your presentation, how long symptoms have been present and your treatment goals. We’ll discuss this with you as treatment progresses.