Headache – a Symptom, its development may be due to a variety of factors. It arises because of the nervousness, brain injury, diseases of the brain and vertebral artery System, hormonal changes and acquired severe infections. The character of pain are warning signals about the temporary malfunctions of the organism or on the development of dangerous diseases.
Not to forget the primary short-term pain most people who are trying to remove pain medication, about Alternative medical options – medicine, aromatherapy, reflexology, Massage.
Just the Massage of the reflex zones is able to quickly and effectively reduce pain in the head. He does not harm the body damage, pulls the intake of chemical preparations, which is particularly important for women during lactation and pregnancy. In the latter case, the technique of acupressure is should be agreed with your doctor, because the impact on some of the points may trigger premature labor.
How does the Massage
Methods of Massage of the points (acupressure) massage is a type of reflex zone. Manualniy the Internist Massage or pressure on the reflex points with the help of the fingers. In the result of neuro-activated receptors in the subcutaneous tissues throughout the body, and it creates a dynamic that sends information to the brain. Response to a stimulus in the case of headaches, sensations the reduction of pain or even disappear.
On the human body less than 750 surveyed active points, for the functioning of the whole organism. Of them with the help of the 17 most important reflex zones, can influence the pain syndromes of the head, without pain, tension and migraine attacks.
Point is, it is impossible to visually identify. On microscopic examination you can see in the Form of the accumulation of a large number of neurons. The characteristic features according to which they can recognize, are the orientation points on parts of the body and their own feelings. At influence on the active points of the person will feel the following:
- the feeling of local pain or прострелов;
- the heat;
- Numbness to the point;
- the emergence of the so-called "goose bumps";
- a feeling similar to a weak impulses of electric current.
You can find the corresponding reflex points and the primary pain of the head you can independently, relying on the described sensations. But if the pain syndrome acquires a permanent character and accompanied by additional symptoms, then you need to consult a doctor immediately and the clarification of the causes of his symptoms.
The points on the head of a headache
On the head 8 of the main reflex zones, the massing leads to a decrease in the headaches.
- The point is located on the upper side of the nose in the area of the "third eye", massaging with circular movements in both directions.
- A symmetrical point on the inner edge of the eyebrows. You need to tap a small recess in the skull bone and at the same time massaging it with circular movements in both directions.
- The point is located symmetrically just above the edge of the end of the eyebrow.
- Symmetric point in a small depression at the beginning of the navel of the auricle. Impact on your is simply done by pressure.
- Point-symmetrical Seating in the scalp above the top edge of the outer ear and massaged it in a circular motion. To find it, you have to put the index finger on a point at the beginning of the navel, the ear, the ring finger, place a point just above the outer edge of the eyebrow, the middle finger is in the desired Reflex Zone.
- The point is in the depression under the occiput. Massaging in circular movements without strong pressure.
- Symmetrical points at the point of attachment of the neck muscles to the skull. Pound slight movements during the exposure the Patient may experience a painful or unpleasant sensations.
- Sensitive point located on the vertex. To call you, you must position the index finger for the ear-shells and hold on the crown by temporal hillocks. The searched point is located in the middle of the head at the meeting point of your index finger. The Massage is done in circular movements and light pressure.
The point of a headache on the Hand
Remove the headache with the help of the 3 Massage of reflex zones located symmetrically on the Hand. To achieve an effect, the effects to the point of both hands, she massaged alternately.
- The point is located on the index finger and thumb. Pressure on the small depression in this area: from the outer side of the palm, the thumb of the second Hand placed on the inner side of the index finger. After the onset of pain the fingers abruptly break up. Impact point is prohibited for pregnant women because it can lead to premature birth.
- The point is in the cleavage between the two bones of the forearm: Radius and ulna. To find it, you need to keep the wrinkles at the wrist a distance equal to the width of the three transverse fingers.
- The point in the flexion of the elbow joint. Arm bending at the elbow and massaged the edge of the fold on the outside.
The point of a headache on the feet
The most important reflex points, which helps impact on the also, the pain of the head, arranged symmetrically in the feet. She massaged at the same time in a circular motion or press on, the Patient should sit in a comfortable Position.
- The point is on the second Finger, to 2 mm above the base of the nail.
- The point is located at the base of the fifth toe in a small hole on the outer side.
- The point is located between the fifth and fourth Finger. To find them, you should measure from the base of the Finger, a range, a cross-section of the Finger.
- The point is at 3 mm above from the base of the nail first Finger and a little moved in the direction of the second toe.
- The point is on the outer side of the foot between the second and the first Finger, above its base on two cross fingers.
- The point of the inner side of the foot closer to the Tibia in the area of the highest point of the arc. is the side For the Massage you need to feel the small depression.
Contraindications
Despite the efficacy of acupressure for acute pain syndromes, there are disease and condition of the patient, which is expressly prohibited. Among the most important indications against his appointment:
- The development of tumors irrespective of localization and Genesis.
- Exacerbation of chronic diseases (ulcers, disease of the digestive organs, tuberculosis).
- Infectious and viral diseases, accompanied by high fever.
- Diseases of the heart and blood vessels after a heart attack or a stroke.
- Severe diseases of internal organs, reducing their function.
- Mental diseases in the acute stage.
- Acute pain of unknown type and origin.
- Age-related criteria: children up to 1 year, and people older than 70 years.
- The second half of pregnancy (during this time, acupressure can lead to premature birth).
- Diseases of the blood.
- The menstrual cycle in women.
- Alcohol poisoning.
- The fatigue, the heavy physical exertion.
- The dependence of the weather conditions (it is recommended to Massage active points, the sudden change of the atmospheric pressure).
In the course of treatment acupressure are a number of foods and the implementation of some of the procedures need to restrict. It is not recommended, a hot bath, and a Sauna, as well as eating spicy foods, strong tea, coffee, alcoholic beverages.
Compliance with all measured values, rules, specialists and technicians for the Massage reduced the pain experienced by the primary character from the head. If the impact point is not relieved or aggravated the condition, then specialists and search for the cause of the disturbing pain of the head.