you’re free to give yourself a migraine massage by targeting pressure points to help relieve pain.
This article will explain what a migraine massage is and how to perform one on yourself.
One in five women and one in 16 men are affected by migraines.
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It is believed that applying pressure to this point can help reduce anxiety and headaches.
Applying pressure to this point can help relieve tension in the head, face, and eyes.
Applying pressure to these points can help relieve headache pain from eye strain and sinus pressure.
The daith refers to a section of cartilage located above the ear canal opening.
The ear apex, also called Erjian, is located at the middle of the top of the earlobe.
It is believed that applying pressure to this point can help relieveearaches, migraines, and tension headaches.
It is believed that applying pressure to these points can help relieve migraines and neck tension.
It is believed that applying pressure to these points can help relieve stress, muscle tension, and headaches.
Applying pressure to this point can help reduce migraine frequency.
It may also be used to help manage migraine symptoms.
Other symptoms include nausea and sensitivity to light.
Some people find relief through complementary treatments, like reflexology or migraine massage, along with traditional medication.
Migraines can last anywhere from four hours to three days.
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