K.A., a 45-year-old male, suffered a head injury three months ago when he collided with a tree branch. Since then, he had been experiencing persistent tension headaches, significantly impacting his ability to concentrate on his work. During my examination, I identified that the pain was primarily localized on one side of his head, and I also discovered a specific pain pressure point. Based on these findings, I decided to focus on the gall bladder meridian for Acupuncture, employ Tui Na massage on the pressure point, and utilize a special Acupuncture technique targeting the head.
Following just one session, the patient returned with positive feedback. He reported experiencing a deep sleep, a sensation he hadn’t felt in nearly a decade. Upon waking up, he noticed that the majority of his pain had dissipated, leaving his head feeling refreshed. Encouraged by this initial response, we continued the same treatment for an additional three sessions, resulting in complete resolution of the headache.
It is important to note that from the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), both Migraine and Tension Headache are often attributed to blood stagnation. In this particular case, the stagnation was a consequence of the head injury. However, blood stagnation can also arise due to factors such as stress, poor posture, or an unhealthy diet. Thus, addressing blood stagnation is crucial in the treatment of Migraine and Tension Headache.
In the past year alone, I have successfully treated over 30 cases of Migraine and Tension Headache patients, with positive outcomes reported by all. These experiences further underscore the effectiveness of TCM approaches in managing such conditions.