These Pressure Points Will Treat Your Headaches

Gates of consciousness

The gates of consciousness pressure points are located at the base of the skull in the parallel hollow areas between the two vertical neck muscles. Applying firm touch to these pressure points can help relieve headaches caused by tension in the neck. To use these pressure points:

1. 1. Place your index and middle fingers of either hand onto these pressure points.
2. 2. Press firmly upward on both sides at once for 10 seconds, then release and repeat.

Third eye

The third eye point can be found between your two eyebrows where the bridge of your nose meets your forehead. Firm pressure applied to the third eye pressure point is thought to relieve eyestrain and sinus pressure that often cause headaches.

1. 1. Use the index finger of one hand to apply firm pressure to this area for 1 minute.

Shoulder well

The shoulder well is located at the edge of your shoulder, halfway between your shoulder point and the base of your neck. Applying firm touch to the shoulder well pressure point can help relieve stiffness in your neck and shoulders, relieving neck pain and preventing headaches caused by this kind of sensation. To use this pressure point:

1. 1. Use the thumb of one hand to apply firm, circular pressure to this point for 1 minute.
2. 2. Then switch and repeat on the opposite side.