Acupuncture for Headaches and Migraine in Lewes
Headaches are rarely just in the head. They often reflect patterns of tension, exhaustion, hormonal change, or internal strain. Whether your pain is dull and frequent, sharp and cyclical, or unpredictable and disruptive, acupuncture offers a calm and focused approach to managing it.
Rather than just masking symptoms, treatment works to understand and shift the underlying pattern — so headaches become less frequent, less intense, and easier to manage.
A Chinese Medicine View of Headaches
In Chinese medicine, pain is understood as a sign of obstruction — something isn’t moving properly. Headaches may relate to posture, stress, digestion, menstruation, or fatigue. Where the pain shows up, when it occurs, and what brings it on are all part of the diagnosis.
Examples:
Temples or behind the eyes → often linked to Liver tension or hormonal changes
Base of the skull (occiput) → common in tension headaches or posture-related strain
Forehead → may point to digestive strain or overwork
One-sided or cycling pain → often related to internal wind or migraine-type patterns
Treatment focuses on reducing the frequency and intensity of pain by improving circulation, regulating the nervous system, and easing internal pressure.
What I Treat
People often come for support with:
Stress-related or tension headaches
Menstrual migraines or hormonal fluctuations
Postural or screen-related headaches
Chronic daily headaches
Headaches with digestive symptoms
Migraine with sensitivity to light, noise, or motion
Each treatment is tailored. You might come in during an acute flare, or to work more preventatively over time. We’ll decide together what your system needs.
What to Expect in a Session
Your first session includes a full consultation. We’ll talk about:
When and where the pain occurs
Triggers such as posture, sleep, food, hormones or stress
What you’ve tried before
Other patterns — like digestion, sleep, or fatigue — that may be related
Acupuncture points are selected based on your current presentation. If appropriate, we may also use cupping or moxibustion to ease tightness or improve circulation, especially when muscle tension or cold plays a role.
Treatment is quiet and steady. Many people feel more relaxed during the session itself, and notice improvements in their headache patterns over the following days and weeks.
Long-Term Support, Not Quick Fixes
Headaches don’t always respond well to aggressive treatment. Acupuncture works gently — supporting your body to recalibrate without forcing change. If appropriate, I may also suggest small adjustments to routine, diet, or rest patterns to help reduce future episodes.
Find Relief That Lasts
If you’re tired of recurring headaches or the side effects of medication, acupuncture may offer a grounded and natural alternative. Book a free 20-minute consultation to talk through your symptoms and see if treatment is the right fit.