Understanding Migraine

A neurological disorder causing intense, often one-sided headaches with sensory disturbances and systemic symptoms.

Migraines are severe, recurring headaches often accompanied by nausea, visual disturbances, and sensitivity to light or sound. They can last hours to days and significantly disrupt daily life. Acupressure may help shorten episodes, reduce stress, and support overall resilience in those prone to migraines.

Recognizing Symptoms

Physical Symptoms

  • Throbbing head pain
  • Nausea
  • Sensitivity to light/sound
  • Visual aura

Emotional Impact

  • Irritability
  • Cognitive fog
  • Mood swings

Primary Points for Migraine

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Additional Support Points

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Migraine Relief (10-15 minutes)

Treatment Protocol

  1. Lie down in a dark, quiet room and close your eyes
  2. Optional: Apply cool compress to forehead before beginning massage.
  3. Massage GB-20 (base of skull, in neck hollows) with steady, firm pressure for 2 minutes each side
  4. Press TE-5 (back of forearm, 3 finger-widths from wrist) for 1 minute each arm
  5. For temple throbbing: apply gentle pressure to EXT-5 (temples)
  6. For stress-related migraines: add LR-2 (top of foot, between big and second toe)
  7. For hormone-related migraines: include SP-6 (inner ankle, 3 finger-widths up from ankle bone)

Supporting Your Recovery

Lifestyle

  • Trigger Tracking: Identify food, light, or hormonal triggers through journaling
  • Quiet Recovery Space: Create a dark, quiet environment during migraine onset

Important

  • Medication Compatibility: Acupressure may complement prescribed migraine treatments
  • Seek Help for Aura: Visual disturbances or speech changes may require neurological evaluation