Headaches

What Causes Headaches?

Headaches typically stem from three main triggers:

• Musculoskeletal Tension – Tightness in the neck, jaw, shoulders, and upper back can lead to chronic headaches.
• Hormonal Imbalances – Fluctuations during pregnancy, menopause, or monthly cycles can trigger severe headaches.
• Diet & Food Triggers – Certain foods, caffeine withdrawal, or dehydration can contribute to headaches.

Additionally, some individuals experience headaches due to:

• Prolonged stress and fatigue
• Changes in barometric pressure (common for migraines)
• Genetic predisposition to more severe headaches

Understanding your unique headache triggers is essential to finding effective, long-term relief.

Further Reading

For more insight into the common triggers, read the blog post.

And if you feel like you’ve tried everything, learn how personalized solutions can finally break the cycle of pain here.

Our Natural Headache Treatment Plan

For over two decades, our team of licensed acupuncturists and herbalists has helped patients successfully manage headaches with personalized treatment plans. After a thorough intake and assessment, we create a tailored approach that may include:

• Acupuncture to relieve muscle tension, balance hormones, and improve circulation
• Herbal medicine to address the root cause of headaches and provide natural pain relief
• Lifestyle and nutrition recommendations to reduce common headache triggers

Herbal Medicine for Headache Relief

For thousands of years, herbal medicine has been used to treat both the symptoms and root causes of headaches. Unlike conventional pain relievers, which only mask pain, herbs work with your body to restore balance.

• Certain herbs reduce inflammation and promote relaxation, preventing headache recurrence.
• Herbal remedies offer a safe, effective, and fast-acting alternative to pharmaceutical pain medications.
• Our experienced practitioners customize herbal formulas specific to your symptoms and needs.

While many herbal options are available over the counter, working with a skilled practitioner ensures you receive the right blend of herbs tailored to your body’s needs.

Acupuncture for Headaches: Immediate & Long-Term Relief

Acupuncture is an evidence-based treatment that has been shown to reduce the frequency and severity of headaches. By inserting fine, hair-thin needles into specific points on the body, acupuncture can:

• Relieve tension in the neck, jaw, shoulders, and upper back—common sources of headaches.
• Reduce stress and anxiety, which can be major headache triggers.
• Improve sleep quality, preventing sleep-deprivation-related headaches.
• Regulate hormones, particularly for headaches related to menstrual cycles, pregnancy, or menopause.
• Stimulate circulation, helping to reduce inflammation and improve oxygen flow to the brain.

Acupuncture provides both immediate relief for active headaches and long-term prevention when done consistently.

Take Control of Your Headaches

If chronic headaches are impacting your quality of life, we can help. At Peninsula Acupuncture, we focus on providing natural, long-lasting solutions so you can feel your best—without relying on medication.

Schedule a consultation today to discover a personalized approach to headache relief that works for you.