Headache is a symptom that can be caused by a variety of factors. This can happen due to nerve tension, brain damage, diseases of the brain and spinal system, hormonal changes and got a severe infection. Character the pain may warn of a temporary failure of the body or to signal the development of dangerous diseases.
The primary short-term pain for the majority of people try to take painkillers, you should not forget about the alternative medicine methods of traditional medicine, aromatherapy, reflexology, massage.
This is a massage of reflex points, can quickly and effectively reduce the pain in the head. It does not cause bodily injury, which is caused by 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 your doctor, because it affects a few points, which can cause premature birth.
How to massage
Massage is a technique points (acupressure) is a type of reflexotherapy. Chiropractor performs the massage or pressure is applied to reflex points with your fingers. As a result, aktiviziruyutsya neuroreceptors, which is located in the subcutaneous tissues throughout the body, and there is a pulse, which sends the information to the brain. Reactions to stimuli in the case of headache, reduced pain or complete disappearance.
On the human body, is not less than 750 explore the active points, responsible for the functioning of the entire organism. 17 the main reflex points that can affect the pain syndromes of the head, while removing pain, tension and migraine attacks.
Spots cannot be determined visually. Microscopic examination they look like, where there is a large number of neurons. Typical signs that can be detected are reference points on parts of the body and its feelings. When exposed to the active points of the person can feel the following:
- the feeling of local pain or lumbago;
- the spreading of heat;
- numbness around the point;
- the emergence of the so-called "chills";
- feeling as weak impulses of electric current.
To find the relevant reflex points and relieve the primary pain of the head alone, relying on the described sensations. But, if the pain becomes constant and accompanied by additional symptoms, you should immediately seek medical help to determine the cause of their manifestation.
Points on head for headaches
The head is on the 8 major reflex points, massage, which leads to a decrease in the headaches.
- Point, which is located above at the top of the nose in the region of the "third eye", massaged in circular movements in both directions.
- The symmetric point, which is located on the inner edge of the eyebrows. You need to find a small depression in the cranial bones and at the same time with circular movements to massage it into both sides.
- Points that are located symmetrically just above the edge of the end of the eyebrow.
- The symmetric point, which is located in a small recess at the beginning of the helix of the ear. The impact is slight pressure.
- Point symmetrical, which is located in the scalp above the upper edge of the ears, massaged in circular motions. To find it, you need the cursor position on the point, which is located at the beginning of the curl of the ear, the ring finger to set the point, which is located just above the outer edge of the eyebrow, while the middle finger will be in the desired reflex area.
- Points, which are located in the recess below the occiput. Massaged in a circular motion, without strong pressure.
- Symmetric points, which are located at the site of attachment of the neck muscles, the skull. Rubbing lightly, when exposed to the patient may experience a painful or unpleasant sensations.
- The delicate point, which is located on the top. For marking, you need indicators of the position of the ears and at the top of the head, through the time the dike. The desired point in the middle of the head, where the cursor. Massage is done with circular motions and light pressure.
Points for headaches on the side of the
Remove the headaches, you can use any of the 3 massage of reflex points, which are located symmetrically on the hands. In order to achieve the effect, it is necessary that the law on the points of both hands, massaging them alternately.
- The point is at the junction of thumb and forefinger. Need to push a small depression in this area: from the outer side of the palm, place the thumb on the other side, with the internal shows. After the pain, the fingers should be sharply unclench. The impact of this point is forbidden for pregnant women as it can cause premature birth.
- Point is located in the cleavage between the two bones of the forearm: radius and ulna. To find it you need to retreat from the crease at the wrist a distance equal to the width of the three transverse fingers.
- The point is in the crook of the elbow. Arm bend at the elbow and massaged the edge of the wrinkles from the outside.
Points for headaches on the foot
Basic reflex points that affect also allows you to remove the pain in the head, symmetrically placed on the legs. Massage them at the same time, in a circular motion, or by pressure, the patient should sit in a comfortable position.
- Point, which is located on the second finger 2 mm above from the base of the nail.
- The point is on the basis of the fifth finger in the small recess on the outer side.
- Point is located between the fifth and fourth finger. To find it, it should be from the base of the fingers to measure out a distance equal to one transverse finger.
- Point is at 3 mm above from the base of the nail of the first finger, and lightly pulled to the side of the second finger.
- The point is marked on the outside of the foot between the second and first finger, over your base two cross fingers.
- Point is located on the side on the inner side of the foot closer to the Shin region of the highest point of the arc. For a massage, you need to find a small difference.
Contraindications
Despite the effectiveness of acupressure for acute pain syndromes are diseases and condition of the patient, in which he categorically denied. The main witness against his appointment are:
- The development of tumors irrespective of localization and Genesis.
- Worsening of chronic disease (peptic ulcer disease of the gastrointestinal tract, tuberculosis).
- Infectious and viral diseases, which are accompanied by a fever.
- Diseases of the heart and blood vessels after a heart attack and after a stroke.
- Serious pathology of the internal organs, resulting in the reduction of their action.
- Mental disorders in acute phase.
- Acute pain of obscure nature and origin.
- Age criteria: for children under 1 year and people older than 70 years.
- In the second half of pregnancy (during this period, acupressure may cause premature birth).
- Diseases of the blood.
- The menstrual cycle in women.
- Alcoholic intoxication.
- Exhaustion due to heavy physical exertion.
- Dependence on weather conditions (not recommended for the implementation of the massage of the active points with sharp changes in atmospheric pressure).
At the time of treatment acupressure, is necessary to limit the number of food products and the implementation of certain procedures. It is not recommended that the hot tub and sauna, and eat spicy foods, strong tea, coffee and alcoholic beverages.
Adherence to all indications, the prescriptions of experts and techniques, the massage will help to reduce the pain of the primary concerns in mind. If the impact point is not relieves or exacerbates, then you need to contact the experts and find the cause for the unpleasant pain in the head.