Can massage treat headaches?

Headache is a rather annoying problem. Because of its severity, it can cause great distress and hindrance to life, health and work. Therefore, the reasonable treatment of headache should pay attention to the method. For example, massage therapy is more effective now, and massage should pay attention to the correct acupoints.

1. Acupuncture points

Yintang: the midpoint of the line connecting the two eyebrows.

Sun: In the depression about 1 inch back between the tip of the eyebrow and the outer corner of the eye.

Shuigu: Directly above the tip of the ear, 1.5 inches into the hairline.

Baihui: There is a shallow depression at the intersection of the midline of the top of the head and the line connecting the two ear tips.

Fengchi: in the depression between the sternocleidomastoid muscle and the trapezius muscle.

Hegu: On the back of the hand, between the first and second metacarpal bones, at the midpoint of the radial side of the second metacarpal bone

2. Treatment Methods

1. Apply to forehead: Use the index, middle and ring fingers to apply from between the eyebrows to both sides of the forehead for about 30 times.

2. Press and rub the Yintang, Taiyang, Touwei, Shuigu, Baihui, Fengchi and Hegu points for 1 minute each.

3. Bend the fingers of both hands slightly, and use the fingertips to comb from the front hairline to the back of the head, about 30 times.

4. Spread the fingers of both hands slightly, and tap the head with the fingertips for about 20 times. Use moderate force.

3. Notes

1. If the pain is severe, it may be an organic disease and you need to seek medical attention immediately.

2. Pay attention to rest and avoid mood swings and anxiety.

How to relieve headaches? The above introduces massage therapy for relieving headaches. The effect is still very good. If you want to relieve pain quickly, we must find the acupoints. You can learn more about the common sense of acupoints in normal times!