Headaches and migraines?
When you are experiencing headaches or migraines, the first step is to get you out of pain. The best way to do that is to identify the underlying origin. Very often there is a cervical component with stiffness in the neck and tightness in the suboccipital muscles at the base of the skull. Our expert physiotherapists and acupuncturists can help to identify and treat this often overlooked cause of headaches and migraines.
The Chinese Medicine approach to headaches and migraines starts with a comprehensive questioning about symptoms. You’ll be asked questions such as:
- Location of the pain?
- Severity?
- Onset?
- Type of pain?
- Aggravating and relieving factors such as diet, stress or relationship to the menstrual cycle?
- Associated symptoms and assessment of general health
Together with objective examination including tongue and pulse diagnosis, we can determine the best course of action to get you effective natural pain relief.
