Headaches can be very frustrating especially if you have no pain killers around you. Pain killers serve as quick reliefs for headaches but they may also have adverse effects on your health such as damaging the kidneys.
However, there is a scientific way to get rid of headaches and this is called acupressure. Acupressure is a kind of massage in the form of acupuncture and reflex therapy for removing headaches effectively which has been confirmed by numerous scientific studies. Acupressure does not require any special medical knowledge or skills. All you need to do is to take a comfortable position and relax completely. The massage takes only 30 secs to 1min.
There are 6 main points on your body which help to get rid of headaches easily and quickly. All what you need to do is to use your fingers to massage any of the points with a light press or circular movements and the headache will disappear during the massage or 5 to 10mins after the massage.
Here are the points to massage;
• Yintang point
This is the point of the third eye. It is located between the eyebrows where the bridge of the nose passes into the forehead. It also help in removing eye fatigue.
• Zan Zhu points
These points in a proportionate order are located at the base of the inner edge of the eyebrows. When this area is massaged, it will also relieve runny nose and improve visual acuity. Massage for 1 minute by pressing or doing circular movements on the points and you will be relieved.
• Ying Xiang points
These points are located on both sides of the nostrils in line with the eyes to feel a simple in the bottom of the cheekbones. It helps to open sinuses, reduce headaches and toothaches and also relieve stress
• Tian Zhu points
These points are located behind the head, in the middle, between the ear and the beginning of the spine. Massaging these points helps relieve nasal congestion, pain in the eyes and ears, severe headaches and migraines.
• Shuai Gu points
These are situated 2 to 3 centimeters from the beginning of the hairline in the temple area. You will feel a little dimple and this is where the points are. Applying pressure to this area will relieve pain in the temporal region and helps you to get rid of eye fatigue.
• He Gu points
These proportionate points are situated on the back of the hand between the thumb and forefinger. When pressure is applied to this area, it relieves back pain, toothache and tension in the neck muscles.
All these will help you get an effective relief very quickly. If not, reduce the amount of phone calls and contact of the body with mobile phones and earpieces or headphones.
Content created by: Cecey
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