23/01/2021
Stimulating Pressure Points for Migraine Relief!!!
Migraine can be a debilitating, chronic health condition. While throbbing head pain is a common symptom of migraine attacks, it’s not the only one. Migraine episodes can also involve:
▪️Nausea
▪️Vomiting
▪️Diarrhea
▪️Blurry vision
▪️Sensitivity to light
▪️Sensitivity to sound
Traditional treatment for migraine includes lifestyle changes to avoid triggers, pain-relieving medications, and preventive treatments such as antidepressants or anticonvulsants.
For some people with migraine, stimulating pressure points on the body may provide relief. If you press on the point, it’s called acupressure. If you use a thin needle to stimulate the point, it’s called acupuncture.
Pressure points used for migraine relief include those on the ears, hands, feet, and other areas such as the face and neck.
Ear pressure points include:
▪️Ear gate
▪️Daith
▪️Ear apex
Hand pressure points:
Union valley, also called pressure point LI4 or Hegu.
Acupoints in your feet include:
▪️Great surge
▪️Above tears
▪️Moving point
What to expect?
If you decide to give acupressure or acupuncture a try for your migraine symptoms, here’s what to expect:
▪️An initial evaluation including your symptoms, lifestyle, and health. This usually takes about 60 minutes.
▪️A treatment plan depending on the severity of your symptoms.
▪️Treatments consisting of either acupuncture needles or pressure points.
▪️If using needles, the practitioner may manipulate the needle or apply heat or electrical pulses to the needles. It’s possible to feel a mild ache when a needle reaches the right depth.
▪️Needles usually remain for about 10 to 20 minutes and should generally not be painful. ▪️Side effects to acupuncture include soreness, bleeding, and bruising.
▪️You may or may not respond immediately to treatment. Relaxation, extra energy, and symptom relief are common.
Make an appointment with our licensed professional to use acupressure or acupuncture to relieve your migraine symptoms.
Call 7036101234 to book your appointment.