How to massage migraine

Massage is a common way to relieve migraines and can be done by a professional - or you can do it yourself using this technique.

A mild massage combined with a migraine pressure point will give you maximum relief. You only need some simple points about how to massage a migraine.

Migraine pressure point definition

It is important to understand the point of stress in the migraine or bring relief. A migraine point is a point on your body that reduces the pain in your head when pressed. Surprisingly, the pressure point of migraine is not necessarily the point of greatest harm.

Migraine pressure points can be pressed and released in a slow, rhythmic manner, and deliberately massaged for relief. This will release the crowded energy and blood of the head, alleviating your pain.

Migraine point technique

You will treat each migraine pressure point with these simple steps.

*Use only the thumb pad or the first two fingers - not the end.

* Keep the pressure light to moderate, depending on the sensitivity of the touch point.

* Press hard to feel the hardness or tension under your thumb or finger.

* If the migraine is so stressed that you can't take a deep breath, apply less stress on this point.

* When applying pressure gradually, let your finger enter the migraine pressure point. Feel your thumb or fingers go gently and deeper.

* When your thumb or finger is deep into the depth you want, massage the point with a tiny circular motion of your finger.

* Place your thumb or finger on the migraine point until you feel movement or change. It may feel softer or warmer.

* Now slowly, gradually release the migraine pressure point until your thumb or finger leaves the skin.

* Repeat several times at the same point.

Migraine point location

Remember to be firm, but be gentle. Insufficient pressure on the pressure point of the migraine will not be effective - too much pressure will create tension in the surrounding muscles.

Here are some migraine pressure point locations to help you get started. Beginning with the first one, gradually complete each point and consciously relax.

1. The migraine point at the base of the skull

Retrieve the bottom of your skull. Place the thumb pad under the skull and each thumb is about 1 inch from the spine. Hold your thumb against the two points and tilt your head slightly back. Now press up gradually, count to 10, and take a deep breath as you do. When you reach the deepest point, massage with the tiny circular motion of your thumb and still maintain pressure. When you feel the change in point, slowly release the pressure and count to 10 again. Repeat 5 times.

2. Middle forehead migraine point

This migraine point is located in the middle of the forehead, between the eyebrows. Use the above migraine pressure point technique, and one of your thumb or one of the first two fingers, gradually press inward, count to 10, and take a deep breath as you do. When you reach the deepest point, massage with a tiny circular motion and still maintain pressure. When you feel the change in point, slowly release the pressure, when you do, count to 10. Repeat 10 times.

3. Migraine pressure point in the corner of the eye

Feel the face outside the corner of the eye. Keep your fingers away from your eyes until you find spots behind your bones. Use the migraine pressure point technique and one or two finger pads to gradually apply pressure to the inside, count to 10, and take a deep breath as you do so. When you reach the deepest point, massage with a tiny circular motion and still maintain pressure. When you feel the change in point, slowly release the pressure, when you do, count to 10. Repeat 10 times.

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. Migraine pressure point at hand

Surprisingly, each hand has a migraine point. This is the fleshy part between your thumb and forefinger. Use the thumb pad and index finger of your other hand to gradually squeeze the upper half of the migraine pressure point, count to 10 and take a deep breath. When you reach the deepest point, massage with a tiny circular motion and still maintain pressure. When you feel the change in point, slowly release the pressure, when you do, count to 10. Repeat 10 times.

5. Walking migraine points

The last point you will use to massage your migraine is at the top of each foot. Find the place where the bones gather between the big toe and the second toe. With your thumb or finger pad, press down gradually, count to 10, then take a deep breath. When you reach the deepest point, massage with a tiny circular motion and still maintain pressure. When you feel the change in point, slowly release the pressure and count again into 10. Repeat 10 times.

Different bodies respond differently to pressure points. These should suit you. If you would like information on other migraine stress points, please consult your local acupressure specialist. Professionals can also provide you with a complete treatment for alleviating or preventing migraine.

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