Dr Maggie Ju Acupuncture London Chelsea, North Kensington, Notting Hill, and Richmond

Tension-type headaches are the most prevalent form of headaches, occurring frequently and having a detrimental impact on a patient's quality of life. On the other hand, migraines are severe and episodic in nature. Extensive systematic reviews and meta-analyses have consistently shown that acupuncture provides significant relief in terms of reducing pain intensity and frequency of headache attacks when compared to standard care, medical management, and sham acupuncture. Acupuncture plays a pivotal role in the treatment and prevention of tension-type headaches, migraines, and other chronic headache disorders. Its effectiveness has been well-documented in various studies, highlighting its potential as an alternative therapeutic option. Additionally, cost-effectiveness analyses conducted in the United Kingdom and Germany have indicated that acupuncture is a viable and economically feasible treatment choice within these countries. Recognizing its therapeutic benefits, the European Feder...

Muscles attached to the base of the skull and related to tension headaches Trapezius muscle Trapezuis muscle is one of the largest superficial muscles at the back. It is originated from the base of the skull and extends down to the neck, the upper back until mid back and it is inserted to the shoulder blades. The function of the trapezius muscle is performed by three distinct regions: upper, middle and lower parts. They move the shoulder blades and support the arms; retracts the shoulder blades; rotates and depresses the shoulder blades. The muscle can become tight and stiff causing headache which is characterised as pain at the base of the skull, on the temples, on the face, jaw pain or pain behind the eyes. Semispinalis captis Semispinalis captisis lies deep to the trapezius muscle. It is originated from the four to seven cervical vertebraes and the upper seven thoracic vertibraes and is inserted into the base of the occipital bone deep to the trapesius muscle. They extend the head a...