TCM contains a wealth of headache pain relief information and headache pain remedies, treatments and techniques. Some treatments like herbal therapy and acupuncture require a trained professional to administer them. However, there are many headache relief techniques such as acupressure, massage and breathing exercises that can easily be applied by anyone. All you need is a few minutes to learn them and a quiet place to do them.
The first of the natural headache relief techniques offered below is acupressure. This involves pressing and rubbing specific points on your head, hands and feet that have been proven over many centuries in China to relieve and prevent various kinds of headache. Acupressure is simple to do on yourself and others and may be the only headache pain remedy you ever need.
The second of these natural headache pain remedies is breathing exercises. Breathing exercises offer a multitude of benefits - stress relief, relaxation, enhanced blood circulation, pain relief, toning of your nervous system, greater energy, improved sleep and much more. Like acupressure, breathing exercises are easy to do and also may be the only headache pain remedy you need.
Both acupressure and breathing exercises are safe, natural headache relief techniques that can be used in conjunction with other headache treatments or medications. If you have any concerns though, check with your health professional first. It is also recommended that you combine the techniques, regardless of whether you suffer from the occasional tension headache or chronic headaches or migraines. Prevention is a key factor - don't wait till you get another head-splitting migraine to begin using these techniques. Apply them when you DON'T have a headache or when you feel one coming on and maybe you can prevent it developing.
Once you locate a point with your fingers or thumbs, press it until you feel no more than a comfortable pain. Hold the pressure while you rub the point for 1-2 minutes in very small circular movements, then gently release the pressure. Do this 2-3 times a day as a preventative and whenever you have a headache or feel one developing.
If a point is very sensitive, this indicates an underlying imbalance or problem and pressing it is a good thing. Simply release the pressure slightly and in time it will become less painful.
Acupressure points adapt to stimulation so as a general guide don't press the same point for more than 7 consecutive days. After seven days, stop for 3-4 days then continue.
