Zoom Fatigue Is Real—Here’s How Acupuncture Can Help

Katie Pierce, Acupuncturist

Zoom fatigue is more than just feeling tired after virtual meetings—it’s a mix of physical tension, eye strain, and mental burnout. Learn how acupuncture restores balance, relieves stress, and helps you feel energized again.

The shift to remote work and virtual meetings has brought new levels of convenience—but also new challenges. If you’ve ever felt drained, tense, or mentally foggy after a day of back-to-back video calls, you’ve experienced what experts now call Zoom fatigue.

While technology keeps us connected, hours of screen time can overwork both body and mind, leading to headaches, eye strain, poor posture, and stress. The good news? Acupuncture offers a natural, restorative way to recharge.

What Exactly Is Zoom Fatigue?

Zoom fatigue isn’t just about being tired—it’s a blend of mental, physical, and emotional exhaustion caused by prolonged video conferencing. Common symptoms include:

Eye strain and headaches
Neck, shoulder, and back tension
Difficulty focusing
Irritability or mood changes
Low energy

When your brain works harder to process facial cues, maintain “on-camera” presence, and handle nonstop digital input, your nervous system stays in overdrive.

How Acupuncture Helps Restore Balance

Acupuncture is an ancient healing practice that uses fine, sterile needles to stimulate specific points in the body. By improving energy flow (qi) and calming the nervous system, acupuncture can target both the physical and mental effects of Zoom fatigue.

Here’s how it helps:

1. Relieves Muscle Tension

Staring at a screen often means slouching or tensing your shoulders without realizing it. Acupuncture releases tight muscles, improves circulation, and reduces inflammation—helping you move freely again.

2. Eases Eye Strain & Headaches

Points around the eyes, temples, and scalp can improve blood flow and relieve digital eye strain. Many patients also notice fewer tension headaches after regular sessions.

3. Reduces Stress & Anxiety

Acupuncture activates your parasympathetic (“rest and digest”) response, which helps regulate stress hormones, quiet the mind, and improve sleep quality.

4. Boosts Energy & Mental Clarity

By balancing energy pathways, acupuncture supports better focus, less brain fog, and steadier mood—making it easier to power through your workday.

Simple At-Home Habits to Reduce Zoom Fatigue

While acupuncture works deeply to restore balance, adding small lifestyle shifts can help you feel better between treatments:

Follow the 20-20-20 rule: Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
Check your posture: Keep your screen at eye level and shoulders relaxed.
Take micro-breaks: Stand up, stretch, or take a quick walk every hour.
Hydrate: Dehydration worsens fatigue and headaches.

Give Your Mind & Body a Reset

If Zoom fatigue has been wearing you down, acupuncture offers a gentle yet powerful solution. Whether you’re dealing with tension, stress, or low energy, we can create a treatment plan tailored to your needs—so you can feel more energized, focused, and balanced.

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