Pressure Points for Headaches

A headache normally could be for any reason - tension, not eating right and many others. Depending on the severity and frequency there could be other major underlying cause behind it. For dealing with normal day-to-day headaches, apart from the artificial pain killers, there are natural remedies. One of such remedy is applying pressure on certain points. These pressure points are either straight from the books of acupressure and are believed to work wonders.

Pressure Points to Cure Headaches

Basically the acupressure technique involves the usage of two fingers, and it pressing until it hurts not more than you can tolerate. The trick is that it should be slightly uncomfortable but not painful. So, now that the technique is clear, let's get to the points according to acupressure.

GB₂₀: If there is a pain in the temporal regions and sides of your head, then this is the accurate point. For this, check out the depression at the back of your head, at the base of your skull. Then, once you get that, run your fingers starting from the center point of the back of your neck to past the first large muscle you can sense. The bottom line is that the fingers should slide in that depression. Press slightly up and in until you feel a tender point. Then massage by making circular motions with the fingers.

Point CO₄: This is an all purpose pressure point. Some of you might be even aware of it. This has its location in the webbing of the hand between the thumb and the first finger. To see how useful it is, place your thumb on the top of your hand and your first finger on the side of the palm. Until you come across a tender spot, continue pressing. Apply small circular motions to obtain relief. Switch hands for better outcome.

Point LV₃: Now, this is located between the big toe and first toe, on top of the foot. Find a depression between the bones and a soft spot. Again, hold and apply a small circular motion.

There are some more points, which are not exactly from acupressure books, but effective nevertheless, for tackling headaches.

Temples: Feel your temples with your thumbs and gently massage them. However, remember that you should barely touch the skin. Massage clockwise for around 20 seconds to a minute. This relaxes the individual undergoing headache. There is another point, which is somewhat the mid of the distance between two ears. Massage for around 10 to 40 seconds with the tips of your middle finger or by thumbs.

Eyebrows: There are a few points near the inside ends of eyebrows. Now using tips of your middle fingers massage them. One of them is above the eyebrows and one of them is on both the eyebrows, where eyebrows connect to the nose bridge. The massage should involve strong, circular motions. It is advisable to massage for around 20 to 40 seconds at one go.

There are a few more pressure points. However, the above are the most easiest to locate and effective.

Acupressure needs a consultation in pregnancy and any chronic medical condition. So, it will be ideal to consult your doctor because it may be contraindicated for some conditions.