Tired of a pounding headache ruining your whole day? Does it feel like a drum is playing in your head that is neverending? Tension headaches and migraines always have the worst timing and show up so uninvited. It can make daily tasks impossible. What if there was another option to help relieve your symptoms and take that horrible pain away all with a tiny needle. Acupuncture, which has been around for centuries, has had amazing results, especially in modern day times. It has helped patients find relief one acupoint at a time. Let’s discover how this technique can release your tension, calm your mind, and provide you long lasting relief.

What symptoms do migraine and tension headache patients experience?

Some common symptoms experienced are:

• Dull, intense, throbbing/aching pains (more common on one side of the head)
• Sensitivity to light, sounds, and even smells
• Pressure or tightness around sides, forehead, or back of the head (feeling of a tight rubber band around your head)
• Nausea/Vomiting (more common with migraines)
• Dizziness/Lightheadedness
• Tenderness in the neck, shoulder, and/or scalp
• Blurred vision or seeing flashes of light, blind spots, lines
• Pain that worsens with any form of physical activity (more common with migraines)
• Gradually or comes on suddenly (lasting anywhere from around 30 minutes to days)

So how can acupuncture help my symptoms?

Acupuncture can help with both managing symptoms you’re experiencing but also helping your overall well-being. Here’s how:

• Reducing the intensity and frequency of headaches 
• Promote blood flow which can reduce inflammation
• Relieves tension in the muscles which often plays a huge role in tension headaches
• Decreases any anxiety and stress you may be feeling which also can be a factor of headaches
• Improves sleep quality and patterns
• Regulates activity in the nervous system
• Balancing the nervous system preventing overstimulation
• Triggering the release of endorphins which is a natural pain relieving chemical

Another huge benefit to utilizing acupuncture over migraine/headache medication is the fact there aren’t any side effects. With medications that treat migraine & headache symptoms, they often have side effects such as dizziness, feeling fatigue, and even dependency. With acupuncture, patients feel energized, get a better night’s sleep, elevated mood, and of course fewer headaches!

If you are struggling with migraines or tension headaches, and you are looking for a safe and effective approach that addresses the root of the problem, acupuncture might just be the answer for you. Don’t allow it to take a toll on your everyday life, meet with our specialist Jae Won, who has had great success in helping people just like you. He will create a customized treatment plan just for you, based on your needs and symptoms. Schedule a consultation visit at Westbury Acupuncture today!