Mommies With Migraines. Kevin L. Darden

to one spot for a maximum of 15 seconds. Move around and find other spots to press. There will be multiple spots to apply pressure.

      2.Apply acupressure to the lateral or outside top portion of the trapezius muscle near the shoulder. It is best to pinch from the front to the back. If you do it properly, it will radiate pain or pressure up into the side of the head, forehead, or top of the head. It will increase the symptoms at first, but lessens within twenty to thirty seconds. You may have to pinch in different spots to continue relieving the headache.

      Acupressure

      Acupressure (trigger-point therapy) is an extremely effective tool in relieving headaches. If the correct trigger point is acupressured, the pain will radiate to the site of the headache. It takes some practice, but it will be one of many tools in your arsenal to relieve migraines. With a lot of practice, you will know exactly each spot for each headache.

      Summary

      The occipital headache is extremely persistent and is the most common. It is the gateway headache and is typically the first headache before the attack of a full migraine. Occipital headaches can last months without relief due to daily causes. Don’t underestimate the power of these self-treatment techniques. The trigger points have helped to relieve patients of thousands of migraines.