How to Get Rid of a Headache in 5 Minutes Without Pills

by DailyHealthPost Editorial

pressure points for headaches

3. Yingxiang

pressure points for headaches

These acupressure points arelocated on either side of the nostrils just below the cheekbone, where the nose meets the cheek.

While they work well for headaches, you can also massage this point for any sinus problems, nosebleeds, allergies, or congestion. (5) Yingxiang effectively relieves nasal congestion even in people with acute respiratory tract infections. (6)

4. Tian Zhu 

pressure points for headaches

These are two points on either side of the spine where it meets the base of the skull.

Not only for headache relief, these points are effective in treating fever, body aches, lack of concentration, memory, dizziness, stiff neck, sore throat, nasal congestion, back and shoulder pain. (7,8)

5. Shuai Gu 

pressure points for headaches

This point is located about an inch above the beginning of the front curve of the ear. You should feel a slight indentation in the bone that confirms the location of this spot.

It relieves a migraine, improves tinnitus, vertigo, and vomiting. (9) Stimulate this point on both sides of your head for best results.

6. He Gu

pressure points for headaches