07/11/2025
Headaches are one of the most common complaints seen by acupuncturists; but in TCM, there’s no single cause. Instead, practitioners look at the underlying patterns that create imbalance in the body.
Here are a few possible reasons your chronic headache might happen:
💨 Exterior Cold Wind Attack
Sometimes headaches develop after exposure to cold wind or draughts, especially around the neck and head. This can block the normal flow of Qi (energy), leading to pain and tightness.
⚡ Qi Deficiency
When your body’s energy is low, often from overwork, poor diet, or lack of rest, it can struggle to keep Qi flowing smoothly to the head, resulting in dull, lingering headaches.
🔥 Heat Rising from the Lower Organs
Excess heat, particularly from the Liver, can rise upward, causing throbbing pain, irritability, and a feeling of pressure in the temples or behind the eyes.
😣 Stress and Emotional Tension
Emotions have a strong effect on energy flow. Frustration, anger, or long-term stress can cause Qi to stagnate, preventing proper circulation and triggering headaches.
In TCM, treatment focuses on identifying the root pattern and bringing the body back into balance. Acupuncture helps regulate Qi, calm the mind, and release tension, naturally easing both the pain and the cause.
✨ Your headache is a message from the body, and acupuncture can help deal with what it’s trying to say.
