Comments on: How to Massage Away a Headache

on 8/8/2006 Sometimes I take a shower, it helps a lot and relieves the pain in your head. Tylenol makes pain go away for only an hour or so. Try something different. Head On works great, it's a gel that doesn't run and heats up then turns kind of cool (only for ages 10 and up). The best place to massage is above the eyebrows and in between the webs of your fingers.

on 6/30/2006 Connective Tissue Massage is a general term for a range of therapies that work to free the body's connective tissues and muscles to encourage them to function properly again. Among the conditions deep tissue bodywork treats are whiplash, low back and neck pain, and degenerative diseases such as multiple sclerosis.

The goal of Connective Tissue Massage is to increase circulation to restricted areas, break down scar tissue and knots, relieve areas of pain, tension, and soreness, ease into the muscle tissue so that deeper layers can be affected, and improve mobility and range of motion. The work complements orthopedic, physical therapy, and chiropractic.

on 3/11/2006 Massage your earlobes, you will notice they are quite tender during a headache, the lay down and wrap your head in a heating pad. Relax and the headache will be gone! It's the best.

on 12/16/2005 I don't sing well at all, but I have found that if I turn on some easy listening and sing along I start to relax. This relaxation results in a lessening of the pain. Most especially if you are in your car!

on 12/30/2005 Rub your palms together vigorously before commencing the massage, rest your palms on your closed eyes. Do not forget to massage the shoulders. End the massage by keeping your warm palms on the eyes. Very soothing and relaxing.

on 12/9/2005 For headaches just behind the eyes and around them, close your eyes and splash cold water on them. Be careful not to make it too cold as this can cause discomfort. Splash 3-5 times and if possible keep the water there for a few seconds (cupped in your hand).
Helps for a good 30-60 minutes, enough if you just want to do a few things before sleeping off your headache.

on 11/22/2005 Start by massaging the mastoid (the bone that bumps out behind the ear), then apply pressure along the skull line with the pads of your fingers in a circular motion, moving the scalp. Make sure the skin is moving for myofacia release (increases circulation) then work the temporalis muscle (the temples and around the ears). This can work wonders. Also, the sternocleidomastoid, the main muscles in your neck, is a troublesome spot for a lot of people. It is the muscles on the side of your neck. An easy way to find it is if you are laying down, turn your head all the way to the left and raise you head slightly. The muscle will protrude out of your neck. Do the same for the right side.

on 11/22/2005 There are four acupressure points I use mainly to relieve any headaches I get. Acupressure is an effective but temporary method of relief. I suggest that you use it in conjunction with some pain reliever.

There are two hollows on the upper back of your neck, directly outside of the spinal column. Slide your thumbs into these hollows gently and feel around until you find the base of your skull. These two points, when firmly but gently pressed, can relieve headaches. Be careful, however, because pressing too hard will simply cause more problems.

The other two points are located on the front and back of your head. Take the thumb of one hand and find your spinal column. Tracing up the center of it, you will find a very deep hollow, directly underneath a knobby bone. Pressing gently here will help relieve headache.

The other point is on the bridge of your nose. Follow the bridge of your nose upward, with the thumb and forefinger of your other hand on the outside edges of the bridge, until you reach the tips of your eyebrows. If you press both of your fingers into your head at this point it will help to relieve symptoms. Use this point with the previous point you located.

It may help to tilt your head back while you use these acupressure points. Remember to press gently. These particular spots on your head are sensitive and can cause more pain or even damage to yourself.

on 11/22/2005 When you chew gum before any test, your test grade will increase (raise) 35% and you well pass the test.

on 11/22/2005 Sometimes, all your body needs is a good nap to recharge itself. Turn on a relaxing tape and relax. When you wake up, you'll feel refreshed.

on 11/22/2005 When I am tense, I take a bath. It helps me get relaxed and most of my tension is released.

on 11/22/2005 Brain freezes are not actually your brain being cold. It's still your mouth, but you are feeling the pain elsewhere in your body. If you simply flip your tongue upside down and place the bottom of it to the roof of your mouth it will heat your mouth back up in no time.

on 11/22/2005 The best thing for any headache is a massager called the Fukuoku 9000.

on 11/22/2005 Recline back or lay down. Close your eyes and make a loose fist, however, allow your index finger to remain relax. Make a hook-shape with your index fingers and place the part in between the knuckle and the first joint on your closed eyelid. Apply however much pressure is comefortable to you. This also helps a "brain freeze."

on 11/22/2005 Put hot cloth on your head