Headache is a symptom that can be caused by many factors. Occurs because of the nervous tension, brain damage, diseases of the brain and spinal system, hormonal changes and acquire serious infections. The character of the pain may warn of a temporary malfunction of the body or to signal the development of dangerous diseases.
The primary short-term pain for the majority of the people try to take painkillers, not to mention alternative medicinal methods, traditional medicine, aromatherapy, reflexology, massage.
It is the massage of reflex points, can quickly and effectively reduce the pain in the head. Not cause the body harm, which entails the ingestion of chemicals, which is especially important for women during lactation and pregnancy. In the latter case, the technique of acupressure should be agreed with the doctor, since the impact on some of the points that can cause premature birth.
How does the massage
Massage technique points (acupressure) is a type of reflexotherapy. Chiropractor performs the massage or pressure is applied to reflex points with the fingers. As a result, aktiviziruyutsya neuroreceptors located in the subcutaneous tissues throughout the body, and there is a pulse, which sends the information to the brain. The reaction to the stimulus in the case of headache it reduces the pain or disappearance.
In the human body is not less than 750 investigated active points, responsible for the functioning of the whole organism. Of 17, large reflections can affect pain syndromes of the head, while the elimination of the pain of the tension and attacks of migraine.
Spots cannot be determined visually. Microscopic examination they look like, where a large number of neurons. The characteristic signs by which they can be detected are reference points on parts of the body and their own feelings. When exposed to the active point a person may feel the following:
- a feeling of pain or local or lumbago;
- propagation of heat;
- numbness around the question;
- the appearance of the so-called "chills";
- feeling as weak pulses of electric current.
To find the corresponding reflex points and relieve the main headache independently, based on the described sensations. But if the pain becomes permanent, and is accompanied by symptoms additional, you should consult immediately to the doctor to determine the cause of its manifestation.
Points in any of headaches
The boss is the 8 major reflex points, massage which leads to a decrease in headaches.
- Point located above the top of the nose in the region of the "third eye", a massage in circular movements in both directions.
- Symmetric of the point located on the inside of the edge of the eyebrows. You need to find a small depression in the cranial bones and at the same time in a circular motion to massage on both sides.
- The point located symmetrically just above the edge of the end of the brow.
- Symmetric point, located in a small corner at the beginning of the helix of the ear. The impact is slight pressure.
- Point, symmetrically situated on the scalp above the upper edge of the ear, massage in a circular motion. To find it, you will need the index finger put on the point located at the beginning of the curl of the ear, the ring finger to put a point located just above the outer edge of the eyebrow, while the middle finger will be the desired reflection of the area.
- Point located in the recess under the occiput. Massage in circular movements without strong pressure.
- Symmetrical points situated on the site of union of the neck muscles to the skull. Rub slightly, when exposed to the patient may experience pain or unpleasant sensations.
- A sensitive point is located at the top. To designate it, you need the index finger to the position of the ears and keep them at the top of the head through the temporary mounds. The desired point in the center of the head where the index finger. Massage is performed in a circular motion and light pressure.
Points for headaches on hand
Remove the headaches, you can use the 3 massage of the reflex points, located symmetrically in the hands. To get the effect necessary to act on the points of the two hands, massaging them alternately.
- The point is at the junction between the thumb and the index finger. You need to make a small depression in this area: from the outer side of the palm to position the thumb of the second hand, with internal points. After the pain, the fingers should be strongly unclench. The impact of this point is forbidden for pregnant women because it can induce premature birth.
- The point is the division between the two bones of the forearm: the radius and the ulna. To find it you need to retreat from the crease in the wrist a distance equal to the width of three transverse fingers.
- The point is in the crook of the elbow. The arm, bend the elbow and massaged to the edge of the folds from the outside.
Points for headaches on feet
Basic reflex points, the impact of which also allows you to delete the pain of the head, symmetrically placed on the feet. Massage them, at the same time, in a circular motion, or by pressure, the patient should sit in a comfortable position.
- Point located in the second finger from 2 mm above the base of the nail.
- The point is at the base of the fifth finger in a small corner on the outer side.
- Point is located between the fifth and the fourth finger. To find it, must be from the base of the fingers of the hands to measure a distance equal to one transverse finger.
- The point is at 3 mm above the base of the nail of the first finger and slightly pulled to one side of the second finger.
- The point is marked on the outside of the foot between the second and the first finger, on the basis of two cross fingers.
- The point is located on the side of the inner side of the foot closer to the Shin region of the highest point of the arc. For the massage, you need to find a small indentation.
Contraindications
Although the efficacy of acupressure for acute pain syndromes, there are disease, and the condition of the patient, in which he refused categorically. The main witness against their designation are:
- The development of tumors irrespective of localization and Genesis.
- Aggravation of chronic diseases (peptic ulcer disease of the digestive organs, tuberculosis).
- Infectious and viral diseases, accompanied by fever.
- Diseases of the heart and blood vessels after a heart attack and then a stroke.
- Serious pathology of the internal organs, resulting in the decrease of its operation.
- Mental disorders in acute phase.
- Acute pain of obscure nature and origin.
- Age criteria: children under 1 years old and people over the age of 70 years.
- The second half of pregnancy (during this period, the acupressure may induce premature labour).
- Diseases of the blood.
- The menstrual cycle in women.
- Intoxication alcoholic.
- The exhaustion caused by heavy physical exertion.
- The dependence of the weather conditions (not recommended to execute massage of active points with a strong change in the atmospheric pressure).
During the course of treatment of acupressure, it is necessary to limit the number of foods and perform certain procedures. It is not recommended to take a hot tub and a sauna, and eating spicy foods, strong tea, coffee, and alcoholic beverages.
Adhering to all the directions, the prescriptions of the technical and massage techniques will help reduce the pain of the main concerns into account. If the impact point is not relieved or exacerbated, then you need to contact the experts and seek the cause of the disturbing pain of the head.