Fengchi point is one of the commonly used acupoints related to health preservation in traditional Chinese medicine.
Acupoint selection method:
It is located in the depression on both sides of the back of the head, where the occipital part enters the hairline one inch (that is, the depression between the sternocleidomastoid muscle at the back of the occipital neck and the upper end of the trapezius muscle, flush with Fengfu point).
Indications:
Headache, dizziness, cold, neck pain, stiff neck, eye fatigue, insomnia, etc.
Massage method:
When operating, you can put your thumbs and fingertips on the wind pool points on both sides, press for half a minute first, then press outward for 2 minutes, and the strength will gradually increase.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that Hegu point is the original point of the large intestine meridian of hand Yangming, which is good at clearing the stagnation heat of hand Yangming, relieving the cold of facial teeth and dredging the meridians of head and face. It is an important acupoint for the treatment of fever in the fifth house of the head and face and various diseases, and has good effects of expelling wind, relieving exterior syndrome, clearing away heat and relieving pain, dredging collaterals and inducing resuscitation, especially for headache caused by cold.
Acupoint selection method:
Stick the horizontal stripes of the first knuckle of the thumb on the tiger's mouth of the other hand, press the tip of the thumb down, that is, Hegu point, and press the hands alternately.
Shenmen point is helpful to treat symptoms such as heartache, upset and fear. , help to regulate autonomic nervous system, strengthen the heart and soothe the nerves, and relieve insomnia.
Acupoint selection method:
Raise the palm of your hand, make a fist, the palm edge is close to the little finger side, and the depression on the wrist transverse stripe is Shenmen point.
Massage method:
When operating, pinch or press the acupoints with your thumb to stimulate a slight feeling of soreness. Massage before going to bed at night also has a calming effect.
Migraine is a common type of headache, and pressing the temple can relieve it to some extent.
Temples are important acupoints on the human head, and rubbing this acupoint is listed as "rejuvenation method" in the secret recipe of Buddhism. People think that this method can keep the brain young and rejuvenate.
Long-term continuous use of the brain, temples often feel heavy pressure or swelling pain, which is a signal of brain fatigue. At this time, the effect of massage will be very significant.
Giving the brain a benign stimulus can relieve fatigue, cheer up the spirit, relieve pain and refresh the mind, and can continue to maintain concentration.
Massage method:
For patients with long-term migraine, every day before getting up and going to bed, press the temple with the middle finger of both hands, rub it in circles, rub it clockwise for seven or eight times, and then rub it counterclockwise for seven or eight times. Generally, migraine can be relieved in a week, rubbing for about two minutes at a time.
When the ambient temperature changes from hot to cold, the originally dilated blood vessels and muscles will contract instantly, giving people a feeling of headache. At this time, you can press Baihui point on your head.
Massage method 1:
Baihui point is at the position where the ears intersect and go up to the top of the head. Gently pat Baihui point with the palm of your right hand (hollow) for 10 times each time, which can promote blood circulation and dredge collaterals, and make the whole body unobstructed.
Massage method 2:
Pressing Baihui point often has the effect of stabilizing blood pressure. Massage Baihui point with middle finger clockwise and counterclockwise 50 times, 3 times a day, which can dredge meridians, improve the yang of Du meridian and stabilize blood pressure.
Finally, I want to remind you that many serious diseases are characterized by headaches, such as intracranial tumors and subarachnoid hemorrhage. Therefore, if you have repeated headaches for no reason, or the number and degree of headaches increase, you must go to the hospital for professional examination.