Acupressure for headaches and headaches

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Acupressure is an ancient healing method, based on the acupuncture method of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Acupressure cures headaches and headaches effectively.

1. How to treat headache?

Headaches can be a chronic health condition. In addition to the sharp pain in the head, the patient may also have other symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, blurred vision, sensitivity to light and sensitivity to sound. Traditional headache treatments include: Lifestyle changes to avoid triggers, pain relievers, and preventive treatments such as antidepressants and anticonvulsants. Besides, for some people with headaches, headaches, stimulating pressure points on the body can also help effectively relieve pain. There are 2 options, which are acupressure (using hands to press on acupuncture points) and acupuncture (using thin needles to stimulate acupuncture points). With acupressure, the reflexologist applies pressure to specific areas of the body - the acupuncture points. Pressing on these points helps to release muscle tension and promote blood circulation. At the same time, acupressure significantly reduces the common side effects of chemotherapy.
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2. Acupressure for headaches and headaches

Acupressure points that can be acupressure for migraine relief include acupressure points on the ears, hands, feet, and in other areas such as the face and neck.
2.1 Acupressure points in the ear A 2018 study found that acupressure therapy on acupuncture points in the ear can help relieve chronic pain.
Acupressure points in the ear include:
Ermen: Also known as SJ21 or Ermen. This acupoint is located at the point where the apex of the ear meets the temple. Ermen acupressure helps relieve jaw and face pain; Daith Point: This is located in the cartilage just above the opening into the ear canal. One report in 2020 reported that one woman got relief from a headache with a daith piercing; Erjian acupuncture point: Also known as HN6 or Erjian. This acupoint is located at the top of the auricle. Nhi Gian acupressure can help reduce swelling and pain.

2.2 Hand acupuncture point The Hop Coc point, also known as LI4 is located between the base of the thumb and forefinger on each hand. Hop Coc acupressure helps relieve headaches and headaches.
How to acupressure: Once you have located the Hec Coc point, the user presses down on the acupoint for 5 minutes, moving the thumb in a circle while pressing (pay attention not to press so hard that it hurts). Then change to pressing the acupoint on the other hand. Users can acupressure several times a day or as often as needed to relieve headache and headache symptoms.
2.3 Acupoint at the foot of Thai Chong Acupoint: Also known as LV3 or Tai Chong. The position of Thai Chong point is located in the gap between the big toe and the second toe, about 2.5 - 5cm back in the foot. With Thai Chong acupressure point, acupressure relieves headaches, stress, anxiety and insomnia; Suc Lam Khac: Also known as GB41 or Zulinqi. This point is located between the 4th and 5th toes, slightly back to the inside of the foot. A study in 2017 showed that acupuncture on the Tu Lam Kha point helped reduce migraine attacks better than medication and Botox injections; Planetary Point: Also known as LV2 or Xingjian. This acupoint is located in the depression between the big toe and the second toe. Hanh Gian acupressure can relieve pain in the jaw and face. 2.4 Other Acupressure Points Acupressure at other points on the face, neck, and shoulders can also relieve headaches and other aches and pains. These points include:
Yin Tang : This point is located in the middle of the forehead, near the eyebrows, can be called GV24.5 or Yin Tang. A study in 2019 showed that: Acupuncture at the Acupuncture point helps increase energy and reduce stress for patients; Toan Tru point: Also known as BL2 or Zanzhu. These are 2 concave points at the intersection of the nose and eyebrows. A study in 2020 showed that: Acupuncture into the Tan Tru point and other acupuncture points also helped reduce the frequency of migraine attacks; Feng Chi acupuncture point: Also known as GB20 or Feng Chi. The anointing point is located at 2 hollow points 2 below the nape of the neck, where the neck muscles come into contact with the base of the skull. Fengzhi acupressure can help relieve migraines and fatigue; Kien Tinh Acupoint: Also known as GB21 or Jian Jing. It is located at the top point of the shoulder, between the top of the shoulder and the neck. Kien Tinh acupressure can help relieve pain, headache and stiff neck. SEE ALSO: Acupressure massage to treat insomnia

3. Is reflexology effective for headaches?

Studies show that both acupuncture and acupressure can help relieve some headache symptoms. However, more research is still needed.
A 2017 study found that acupressure can help reduce nausea associated with migraines. Another study conducted in 2019 showed similar results: Self-reflexology can reduce fatigue in people with headaches. Post-traumatic stress disorder and multiple sclerosis can also be alleviated with acupressure and acupuncture.

Note when acupressure treats headaches: Acupressure can induce labor in pregnant women, so pregnant women need to consult their doctors before deciding on acupressure therapy.
Reflexology provides quick pain relief and long lasting effects. If you are looking for a non-drug headache treatment, you can learn acupressure for headaches. However, the patient needs to discuss carefully with the doctor to implement synchronous treatment measures: lifestyle changes, medication, acupressure,...

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References: .mskcc.org, healthline.com