Headache Trigger and Acupuncture Points – What’s the Difference?

Not All Acupuncture Points are Created Equal 337 acupuncture points exist along 12 main “meridians” that Chinese practitioners plotted 4,000 years ago. Your headache pain likely will benefit from but a few of these points. Interestingly, you will find some of the main headache reducing acupuncture/acupressure points coincide with the trigger points of Western medicine. …

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Inside the “Tiger’s Mouth;” Large Intestine 4 Headache Point Revisited

What is the “Tiger’s Mouth?” Take your thumb and four fingers and separate them. You are now opening “the mouth” of the tiger. This opening of your fingers and thumbs allows you to apply pressure to the Large Intestine 4 acupoint between your thumb and forefinger. Chinese acupuncturists also name this point Hegu, otherwise known …

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Concussion Headaches

Concussions Have you or anyone you know sustained a concussion? If so, you know firsthand that concussions are yet another source of headaches. Usually, you move past the effects in several months if your concussion was mild.  Take steps, though, to make sure concussions are not a repeat performance! However, beware if you suffered a …

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What Are the Studies on Acupuncture/Acupressure for Headache Relief?

Studies on Acupuncture and Acupressure You will not find much in the way of acupressure studies and headaches. However, acupuncture treatment, which uses the same points, offers more study material. You do not need to sift through all the various studies yourself. Use a systematic review to aid you. What is a systematic review? A …

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