Trauma-Related Headache in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different trauma-related headache patterns according to TCM theory
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Trauma-related headaches typically arise after an injury to the head or neck. They can manifest as persistent, recurrent pain that significantly impairs daily functioning. This type of headache is recognized for its direct link to physical trauma and is an important health concern that needs to be addressed with both immediate and long-term treatment strategies.
Traditional Chinese Medicine perceives trauma-related headaches as a disturbance to the body's harmony caused by external forces. Unlike Western medicine, which focuses on the physical injury, TCM explores the disruption of Qi—vital life energy—and Blood caused by trauma. Identifying the specific pattern of disharmony is essential in TCM, as it informs a tailored treatment approach aimed at restoring balance and alleviating pain.
TCM Patterns for Trauma-Related Headache
Each pattern represents a distinct underlying imbalance that can cause trauma-related headache
Heat and Blood Stagnation in the Lower Burner
Diagnostic signs
Choppy (Se), Full (Shi)
Recommended herbal formulas
Herbal Formulas for Trauma-Related Headache
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address trauma-related headache