Headaches – this symptom, the development of which can be caused by many factors. It occurs because of the nervous tension, brain injury, diseases of the brain and spine of your system, hormonal changes, and acquired serious infections. The pain may warn of a temporary interruption of the functioning of the body or report the development of dangerous diseases.
The primary twinge of pain the most people try to take painkillers, forgetting the alternative non-pharmacological as – folk medicine, aromatherapy, reflexology, massage.
It is a massage of the reflex points able to quickly and effectively reduce the feeling of pain in my head. Does not cause the body harm, which involves the intake of chemical substances, which is particularly important for women during lactation and pregnancy. In the latter case, the technique of acupressure you must discuss this with the doctor, as well as the impact on some of the points may cause a premature birth.
How does massage work
Massage technique points (acupressure) is one of the types of reflexology. Chiropractor performs the massage or pressure on the reflex points with the help of the fingers of the hands. In consequence of this, they activate neuroreceptors, located in the subcutaneous tissues throughout the body, and occurs in a pulse, which sends the information to the brain. The reaction to a stimulus in case of headache becomes pain reduction or complete disappearance of their.
In the human body is not less than 750 studied the active points, responsible for the functioning of the whole organism. Them with the help of 17 major reflex points, it is possible to influence the pain syndromes in the head, take away the pain of tension and migraine attacks.
The point it is not possible to determine visually. The microscopic examination they seem in the form of the accumulation of a large amount of neurons. The features, for which it is possible to detect, are points of reference to parts of the body and its sensations. If exposed to the active point a person may experience the following:
- the feeling of local pain or cross;
- it spreads the heat;
- numbness of the tissue around a point;
- the appearance of the so-called "chills";
- the feeling, like weak pulses of electrical current.
Find the corresponding reflex points and remove the primary headache can be only based on sensations described. But if the pain assumes a permanent character and is accompanied by other symptoms, you should immediately contact your doctor for advice and to clarify the causes of its manifestation.
Points on head for headaches
On the head is 8 the main points, reflections, volumes, which leads to reduce the headaches.
- The point, which is located above the upper part of the nose in the area of the "third eye" and massaged with circular movements on both sides.
- The symmetric of a point, located at the inner edge of the eyebrow. You need to find a small recess in the cranial bone and at the same time with circular movements, massage into both sides.
- Point located symmetrically just above the edge of the end of the eyebrow.
- The symmetric of a point, situated in a small study at the beginning of the curl of the ear. The impact on it making a slight pressure.
- The point, symmetrically located in the scalp above the upper edge of the ear, massaged in with circular movements. To find it, you need to put your index finger on a point that is at the beginning of the tip of the ear, ring install in a point located just above the outer edge of the eyebrow, the middle finger will be to search for the reflected area.
- Point located in the widening under occiput. Is massaged with circular movements without strong pressure.
- Points that are symmetrical, are in the point of attachment of the muscles of the neck to the skull. Earth movements, when exposed to a patient may experience painful or unpleasant sensations.
- Sensitive point is located on the top of the head. To its identify, it is necessary to place the index finger to elici and spend them to the crown through time hills. The searched point is located in the center of the head in the meeting point of two fingers. The massage is carried out with circular movements, or a slight pressure.
A point of headaches on the hand
Remove the headache attacks is possible with the help of massage 3 reflex points located symmetrically on the hands. To get the effect, it is necessary to act upon the points of both hands, massaging their turn.
- The point is located on the connecting index finger and thumb. We need to put pressure on a small study in this field: with the outer side of the palm of the hand, place the thumb second-hand, with internal – index. After the onset of pain the fingers should be drastically let go. The exposure at this point is not smoking in a state of pregnancy, as it may cause a premature birth.
- The point is in the adriana between the two bones of the forearm: the radius and ulna. To find it, it is necessary to withdraw from the folds on the wrist of a distance equal to the width of three cross-cutting of the hand.
- The point is located in the bend of the elbow. Hand elbow-to-elbow and gently massage the folded edge on the outer side.
A point of headache to walk
The main reflex points, the impact that also helps you relieve headaches, arranged symmetrically on the feet. Massage at the same time, with circular movements or pressure, the patient must sit down in a comfortable posture.
- The point is located on the second finger, 2 mm above the base of the nail.
- The point is located at the base of the fifth finger in a small study from the outside.
- The point is located between the fifth and the fourth finger. To find it, it goes from the base of the fingers to measure a distance equal to one transverse finger.
- The point is located 3 mm above the base of the nail of the first finger, and a little bit moved towards the second finger.
- The point is indicated on the outer side of the foot between the second and the first finger, above their bases on the two fingers crossed.
- The point is located on the inner side of the foot, near the calf area the highest point of the arc. For the massage need to find a small study.
Contraindications
Despite the efficacy of acupressure for acute syndromes of pain, there are diseases and conditions of the patient, to which he categorically denied. The main indications against its destination are:
- The development of tumors, irrespective of location and origin.
- The aggravation of chronic diseases (ulcers, disease of the digestive system, and tuberculosis).
- Infectious diseases and viral diseases, which are accompanied by high fever.
- Diseases of the heart and blood vessels after heart attack and stroke.
- Serious diseases of the internal organs, which can result in a reduction of their operation.
- Mental disorders in the acute phase.
- The acute pain of the incomprehensible nature, and origin.
- Age criteria: children up to 1 year, and persons over the age of 70 years.
- The second half of pregnancy (during this period acupressure can cause a premature birth).
- Diseases of the blood.
- The menstrual cycle in women.
- Alcoholic intoxication.
- Fatigue, caused by heavy physical workloads.
- The dependence on weather conditions (it is not recommended to perform the massage of active points with an abrupt change of the atmospheric pressure).
During the course of treatment acupressure is necessary to limit the number of food products and the execution of certain procedures. It is not recommended to take a hot bath, a sauna, and eating spicy food, strong tea, coffee, alcoholic beverages.
The compliance of all the directions, prescriptions, specialists and technicians carried out massage will help reduce the sensation of pain primary nature, arising in the head. If the exposure point is not conducive to the state or worsens, you must consult the professionals and seek the cause disturbing headaches.