And finally, massaging the neck and shoulders also appears to help soothe headaches. In one report, the researchers invited chronic tension headache sufferers to receive a structured massage on the neck and shoulder muscles. They then compared the frequency, duration, and intensity of the attacks before and after the treatment.
At the end of the study, the researchers noted that the frequency improved, although the massage treatment didn’t seem to affect the intensity. They concluded that neck and shoulder massage has the potential to reduce the incidences of tension headache attacks.
Key Takeaways
Massage therapy may be a safe and effective way to ease headache attacks. If you have a headache and don’t want to take meds for them yet, consider scalp massage, acupressure using the Hegu acupoint, and neck and shoulder massage.
However, don’t forget to consult your doctor if the attacks happen frequently and intensely. This is because frequent and intense headaches may be a sign of another health condition.
Learn more about Headaches and Migraines here.
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