Cranial Acupuncture

Any kind of injury involving the head and brain can lead to a cascade of complex and debilitating symptoms. Injuries and even minor bumps or falls can cause these highly sensitive tissues to jam up and bind, leading to headaches, nausea, fatigue, balance issues, dizziness, nervous system activation, musculoskeletal pain, cognitive challenges, and emotional distress.

Many patients who come to my practice have a medical history that includes sports injuries, falls, car accidents, dental surgeries, and other traumatic injuries to the head. Patients can oftentimes look back at their health history and see that a cranial injury, even a minor one, preceded an overall decline in their health and wellbeing.

Treatment with acupuncture can help decrease the severity and frequency of symptoms and improve quality of life.

By addressing local and systemic tension and dysfunction that inhibits the self-healing mechanisms of the body, acupuncture as well as specific cranial techniques can reduce inflammation, improve blood circulation to the brain, and promote the release of natural pain-relieving endorphins.

Additionally, treatments assist in managing stress and anxiety, common emotional side effects of head trauma. Many patients report improvements in sleep quality, focus, energy, cognitive symptoms and overall wellbeing after receiving acupuncture as part of their recovery process.