Headaches and migraines are common, and often present in clinic on varying scales of intensity and origins. There are a multitude of differing classifications when it comes to the type headaches and migraines, and an even greater number of potential causes. Differential diagnosis of the underlying pattern of disharmony is paramount for the effective treatment in reducing pain and reoccurrence.

In todays society, stress and ongoing engagement of the sympathetic nervous system, combined with poor posture when working for long hours on computers or looking down at phones can have significant impact on the structural alignment of the cervical, spine and the aggravation of cranial nerves. Other potential causes that present in clinic are.

• Poor diet high in coffee sugar and/or alcohol

• Chronic or acute sinusitis or nasopharyngitis

• Blood pressure imbalances

• Physical trauma incl whiplash etc

• Repetitive activities impacting on structural alignment

• Hormonal imbalances (often originating from a Pituitary imbalance)

• Rebound headaches from long term migraine / pain medication

 
At Kishi Acupuncture, we assess the whole system at the beginning of each acupuncture session, looking at the pulse, the hara (Japanese diagnostic technique using stomach palpation), the structural alignment of the spine, and palpation of all areas indicative of neurovascular compression and local meridian blockages or disharmonies. After a thorough systemic assessment, advanced Japanese acupuncture techniques are applied specific to your induvial needs.
 
Please contact the clinic if you have any questions or queries on acupuncture for headaches and migraines and how we may be able to help you.