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Reflexology for Headaches
Reflexology is the study of how one part of the human body is connected to another.
For instance, you might have to massage your hand to treat a different area, like your head. The right pressure points should ease your pain.
But, it’s important to understand how to do so correctly.
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Natural Relief for Headache Pain
It’s common to experience pain and discomfort from a headache. Acupressure and pressure points is a more natural treatment for relief.
Pressure points are extra-sensitive parts of the body able to stimulate relief within the body.
Practitioners of Chinese reflexology, believe that touching pressure points in a certain way can:
- improve your health
- ease pain
- restore balance in the body
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The Science of Reflexology for Headaches
In one study, massage was used 2-3x/wk for 6 months, to help four adults experiencing chronic tension headaches.
- By the first week, the number of headaches was reduced for everyone.
- By the end of the treatment, the average number of headaches fell from almost 7 headaches per week to just 2.
- The average length of their headache decreased by half, from 8 total hours to 4.
In another study, 21 women had 10 intense one-hour massage sessions spread over 2 weeks. It led to a reduced occurrence, duration, and intensity of headaches.
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Reflexology | Union Valley Pressure Point
Located on the web between your thumb and index finger.
To treat headaches:
- Pinch this area firmly for 10 seconds, with the thumb and index finger of your opposite hand.
- Next, using your thumb, make small circles in one direction and then the other, for 10 seconds each.
- Repeat this process on your opposite hand.
This pressure point is said to relieve head and neck tension, often associated with headaches.
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Reflexology | Drilling Bamboo Pressure Point
Located where the bridge of your nose meets the ridge of your eyebrows, on either side of that area.
To treat headaches:
- Use both of your index fingers to apply firm pressure to both points at once.
- Hold for 10 seconds.
- Release and repeat.
These points can relieve headaches that are caused by eyestrain and sinus pain or pressure.
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Reflexology | Gates of Consciousness Pressure Point
Located at the base of the skull in the parallel hollow areas between the two vertical neck muscles.
To treat headaches:
- Using either hand, place your index and middle fingers onto these pressure points.
- At the same time, press firmly upward on both sides for 10 seconds, then release and repeat.
These points can help relieve headaches caused by tension in the neck.
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Reflexology | Third Eye Pressure Point
Located between your eyebrows where the bridge of your nose meets your forehead.
To treat headaches:
- Use the index finger of one hand to apply firm pressure to this area for 1 minute.
This point is thought to relieve eyestrain and sinus pressure that often cause headaches.
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Reflexology | Shoulder Well Pressure Point
Located at the edge of your shoulder, halfway between your shoulder point and the base of your neck.
To treat headaches:
- Use the thumb of one hand to apply firm, circular pressure to this point for 1 minute.
- Then switch and repeat on the opposite side.
This point can help relieve stiffness and pain in your neck and shoulders, preventing headaches.
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