How Acupuncture Helps with Headaches

Headaches are one of the most common reasons people seek acupuncture — and for good reason!

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, headaches are carefully evaluated according to the body’s meridian system. By identifying which meridian is affected, we can select precise acupuncture points to relieve pain and restore balance.

🧠 Understanding Headaches by Location

Each area of the head is connected to a different meridian:

💛 Forehead (Yangming Headache) – related to the Stomach Meridian.Often comes with digestive issues like bloating, nausea, or poor appetite.

💚 Sides of the head or temples (Shaoyang Headache) – related to the Gallbladder Meridian.Commonly linked to stress, tension, or irritability.

💙 Back of the head (Taiyang Headache) – related to the Bladder Meridian.Often appears after catching a chill or being exposed to cold wind.

💜 Top of the head (Jueyin Headache) – related to the Liver Meridian.Usually connected with emotional stress or fatigue.

🌸 Example: Forehead (Yangming) Headache

This type of headache can feel like a throbbing or pressure in the forehead, sometimes with nausea or eye strain.It may occur when digestion is off, during hot weather, or when blood pressure rises.

Acupuncture at points such as Touwei (ST8) — located near the hairline — can help improve circulation and quickly ease discomfort.

🌿 Why Acupuncture Works

Acupuncture helps:

✨ Regulate blood flow

✨ Calm the nervous system

✨ Restore balance between the body’s energy pathways

It not only relieves pain naturally but also addresses the underlying causes of recurring headaches.

✨ At Marble Falls Acupuncture & Wellness, every treatment is personalized to address your unique type of headache and overall body balance.