Self-Massage for Headache Management
If you don’t have the time or the money to get a professional massage or you simply prefer to do it yourself, here are few simple techniques for self-massage that can help you manage your headaches:
• Gently turn your head to one side, then the other, to stretch your neck muscles a little bit. Then gently shake your head, if it doesn’t make the pain worse, and use your fingers and thumbs to massage the back of your head and neck.
• If tense neck muscles are contributing to your problem, sit in a comfortable chair and gently let your head drop until your chin almost touches your neck. Then gently massage the muscles on the back of your neck. Pay extra attention to any knots you feel.
• Massage both sides of your upper head, from your temples to the area directly over your ears. Using fingers or thumbs, massage with a circular motion.
• Place the palms of your hands on the sides of your head, with the bottoms of the palms at temple level. Press in slightly, then move your hands slowly in a circular motion: up to your crown, toward the back of your head, then back down to starting position. Repeat 5 times.
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