10/01/2026
THE OCCIPITAL MUSCLES
These tiny muscles work constantly to hold your head upright and often store stress.
* Key acupressure points are here- Points like GB20 (Feng Chi) are commonly used to relieve headaches, neck stiffness, and eye strain. Especially if you have a desk based job!
* This is a headache relief zone: Gentle pressure here can reduce tension headaches and some migraines by calming nerve pathways.
* The occipital area is connected to the eyes. Nerves in this area link directly to eye movement and focus, which is why screen fatigue shows up here.
* It is the blood flow gateway. Important arteries pass through this region, supplying blood to the brainstem and occipital lobes.
* Acupressure points here calm the nervous system: Slow, steady pressure can stimulate the parasympathetic response, promoting relaxation.
* Posture hotspot! Forward-head posture overloads this area, making these points tender in many people.
* Small pressure but a BIG effect: Because the tissue is dense and nerve rich, light sustained pressure often works better than deep force.
Try gentle acupressure points in this area and feel the tension dissipate.
