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Pressure Points for Headache
Headache is one of the most common symptoms in clinical practice. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the head is considered the confluence of all Yang meridians. Headaches can be caused by external pathogenic factors, emotional disturbances, qi and blood deficiency, or blood stasis. Acupressure therapy helps by unblocking meridians and harmonizing qi and blood flow, and is particularly effective for tension headaches and migraines.
Key Acupressure Points
Why this point: 合谷为手阳明大肠经原穴，善治头面诸疾，是治疗头痛的首选穴位，有通经活络、祛风止痛之功
Technique: 用对侧手拇指按压合谷穴，力度由轻到重，持续按压5-10秒后松开，反复按压3-5分钟。按压时可做小幅度揉转，感觉酸胀感向手指方向放射为佳。
Duration: 每次3-5分钟，每日2-3次
Why this point: 风池为足少阳胆经与阳维脉交会穴，主治头痛、眩晕，尤善治风邪所致的后头痛和偏头痛
Technique: 双手拇指分别按住两侧风池穴，其余四指抱住头部，拇指用力向上按压并做旋转揉动，力度以酸胀为度。
Duration: 每次3-5分钟，每日2-3次
Why this point: 百会位于头顶正中，为督脉与多经交会穴，可升举阳气、醒脑开窍，善治头顶痛
Technique: 用中指指腹按压百会穴，力度适中，做顺时针和逆时针方向各旋转揉动30次。也可用手掌轻轻叩击。
Duration: 每次2-3分钟，每日2次
Why this point: 头维为足阳明胃经穴位，位于额角，是治疗前额头痛和偏头痛的要穴
Technique: 用双手食指或中指按压两侧头维穴，做轻柔的环形按摩，以感到局部温热为佳。
Duration: 每次2-3分钟，每日2-3次
Supporting Points
Recommended Point Combinations
Lifestyle Recommendations
- •保证充足睡眠，避免熬夜
- •减少长时间低头看手机或电脑
- •适当进行有氧运动，如散步、太极
- •保持情绪平稳，避免暴怒
- •饮食清淡，少食辛辣刺激之品
Precautions
- ⚠孕妇慎用合谷穴
- ⚠高血压患者按压力度宜轻
- ⚠头痛剧烈或伴有呕吐、视力模糊等症状应及时就医
- ⚠按压时避免过度用力导致皮肤损伤
Related Constitution Types
Important Notice
For reference only. Not a substitute for diagnosis or treatment by a doctor.
Acupressure guidance is for general wellness reference only. Seek medical attention for serious symptoms. Pregnant women and those with bleeding disorders should consult a professional first. Disclaimer