Acupressure for Headaches: A Simple Self-Massage Guide

Acupressure is massage which applies finger pressure to acupuncture meridian points to relieve pain and promote healing. It is a gentler, more modified form of acupuncture. If you are suffering from a headache, follow these steps. Hold each acupressure point for up to two minutes.

Instructions

• 1

  Place your index fingers under the top bone of your eye sockets near your nose. Apply pressure.

• 2

  Slide your fingers to the top of your eye sockets. Apply pressure. Move your fingers to the side of your eye sockets toward the outside of your eye. Apply pressure again.

• 3

  Press your fingers between and about 1/4 inch above your eyebrows. Apply pressure. Slide your fingers up 1 inch, and apply pressure.

• 4

  Move your fingers up your forehead, applying pressure about every inch. Work your fingers in a straight line up over the top of your skull, continuing to administer pressure to points about every inch.

• 5

  Massage at one inch points in a straight line down the back of your head toward your neck. Continue down your neck with the massage until you reach your shoulders.