Tension Headache

Several RCTs, including a Cochrane review (2016), have confirmed that acupuncture treatment significantly reduces the frequency of tension headache attacks and that the preventive effect lasts for several months. The Standard Clinical Practice Guidelines for Korean Medicine also recommend acupuncture for chronic tension headaches. While painkillers (NSAIDs and acetaminophen) provide rapid relief from acute pain, taking them for more than 10 days a month can lead to medication overuse headaches, causing the headaches to become chronic. Dongjedang 3-Axis Oriental Medicine Treatment Chuna Manual Therapy: Correction of cervical spine misalignment, resolution of trigger points Acupoint Injection: Injection of purified herbal ingredients into acupoints on the back of the neck and shoulders → Muscle relaxation, anti-inflammatory Cheongsang Herbal Medicine: Improvement of the upper heat and lower cold pattern, restoration of Qi and blood circulation Combining these three methods is more effective than simple painkillers in lowering the recurrence rate.