How to stop a headache in case of migraine

In case of migraine, the pain usually appears suddenly, paroxysmally in one side of the head.
In this case, you can do contrast baths for the hands in the first minutes of the attack (10 seconds in the cold water, then 10 seconds in the hot water). Repeat this procedure 3-4 times. After that, you need to drink a cup of green mint tea.

A headache in case of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine

It is necessary to limit physical activity maximally in case of acute pains in the occiput and/or the back of the neck which increase in motion and are connected with osteochondrosis of the cervical spine.

In case of an acute pain in the neck, you must not take a hot bath and rub irritating ointments on your skin because this may increase pain syndrome.

Acupuncture and meridian massage in case of a headache caused by hypotension (low blood pressure)

Low blood pressure (hypotension) is a condition that is experienced by both practically healthy people and people with various illnesses of internal organs or nervous system. Hypotension is generally considered to be a systolic blood pressure less than 90 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) or diastolic less than 60 mm Hg.

Acupuncture in the case of a headache caused by high blood pressure (hypertension)

Every third inhabitant of our planet suffers from high blood pressure.

Such condition may be the consequence of a serious illness of the cardiovascular system, kidneys, endocrine system. In these cases, the long professional treatment with the use of medicines is necessary, and in some cases – a surgery.

The use of acupressure in the case of a headache caused by a cold

The first session

Point LI 4 (He Gu) is located on the back of the hand in the corner that is formed by the 1st and 2nd metacarpal bones, closer to the 2nd metacarpal bone.

What is acupressure

Acupressure is one of the easiest and most accessible methods of manipulating acupuncture points. This method does not require any special tools. The manipulation of the acupuncture points is performed by the pad of a second or third finger, sometimes – by the pad of a thumb.

How to stop a headache at home

You have already discovered the main reasons for headaches from the previous articles.
I strongly recommend you to read them once again for you to understand that a headache can be caused by very serious illnesses,