Tension Headache: TCM Acupuncture Points & Herbal Relief Guide

Updated: June 22, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 6 min

Body Area: Head

Overview

Tension headache is the most common headache type, affecting over 80% of adults at some point in their lives. It presents as a bilateral, mild-to-moderate, non-throbbing pain often described as a tight band around the head. Unlike migraines, tension headaches typically lack nausea, vomiting, or photophobia, but they can be chronic and debilitating.