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Lafayette, CA – Relieving Tension Headaches with Acupuncture and Cupping

Wed, August 19 2026 - 2:49 PM
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Lafayette, CA (37.8857582, -122.1180201)
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SYNOPSIS: Acupuncture and cupping therapies help to reduce tension headaches in people of all ages by relieving tight muscles, reducing underlying stress, and relieving pain.

Acupuncture & Cupping Help Relieve Tension Headaches

BY: JANET THOMSON, Inspire Family Acupuncture
Lafayette, CA – Relieving Tension Headaches with Acupuncture and Cupping
Tension headaches happen when the tight muscles at the back of the head, neck, and upper shoulders create aches located at the back of the head or radiating around to the forehead or sides of the head. This can happen due to poor posture, stress, or overuse of the muscles behind the head. Tension headaches can truly get in the way of functioning at your job or school and stop you from doing the activities you most enjoy. Thankfully, acupuncture and cupping can really help release those tight muscles, reduce the headaches, and restore harmony to your body. How Can I Get Relief with Acupuncture and Cupping? Acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, and light massage can work together to loosen the muscles at the back of the head, the neck, and the upper shoulders. Cupping and gua sha are used to manually separate the tight muscle fibers and improve circulation in the area. Often after cupping and gua sha are completed, the muscles are substantially looser. Following up with acupuncture allows us to target the remaining tight muscles and use other benefits that come from acupuncture including the body’s release of endorphins and serotonin (improving pain and helping you feel better) and lowering stress than may be causing those muscles to tighten unnecessarily. At Inspire Family Acupuncture we help you with cupping, acupuncture, and gua sha all within the space of an existing appointment without any extra costs.  A Case Study of Tension Headache Relief Several months back we worked with a woman in her 70s who had been struggling with tension headaches for over a year. After consulting her doctor, getting an MRI, and doing physical therapy, she was still dealing with some degree of tension headaches every day.  After her second appointment she noticed an increase in range of motion when turning her head, and after the third appointment she was no longer experiencing headaches. Several months later the headaches have not returned and her range of motion continues to improve. In this case, full treatment will also require that she work with a postural and movement specialist to help address the underlying muscle imbalance and postural issues that tend to exacerbate her neck tightness. However, we are so thrilled to have been able to provide the relief she needed. If you are curious about how to reduce tension headaches and wondering if acupuncture and cupping might be right for you, contact us at Inspire Family Acupuncture for a free phone consultation. Here’s to your health!

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