A common condition, most people experience headaches from time to time. They occur when nerve endings called nociceptors become irritated. While headaches usually subside quickly, some people experience chronic, repeated episodes that interfere with their daily lives.
Many factors can trigger headaches, including:
If you experience frequent, recurring headaches, Shoreline Acupuncture offers effective holistic therapies to relieve pain and improve overall well-being.
Shoreline Acupuncture treats many types of headaches, including:
Migraines are severe, throbbing headaches often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound. They can last for hours or even days and are typically one-sided.
These headaches cause a dull, aching pain that feels like a tight band around the head. They usually develop from muscle tension or stress and are one of the most common types of headaches.
Sinus headaches cause inflammation and congestion in the facial cavities, leading to pain and pressure in the forehead, cheekbones, and nose areas.
These headaches can be excruciating. They typically occur in clusters or groups and strike one side of the head.
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, can lead to a throbbing pain at the back of the head.
Temporal headaches cause pain in the temple area of the head, usually resulting from muscle tension.
Acupuncture offers many benefits for headaches, including:
At Shoreline Acupuncture, Lisa customizes your treatment plan to address your specific type of headache.
Shoreline Acupuncture offers several alternative therapies to help relieve headaches and reduce their frequency, including:
Acupuncture is a safe, effective treatment to target headache pain. Call Shoreline Acupuncture today or schedule an appointment online to learn more.
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