Headaches can be caused by a variety of reasons, including lack of sleep. Traditional Chinese medicine treats headaches caused by lack of sleep by massaging the Tian Chong acupoint. Tian Chong is the meeting point of the Bladder Meridian of Foot-Taiyang and the Gallbladder Meridian of Foot-Shaoyang, also known as Tian Qu.
【Lack of Sleep】
In addition to excessive fatigue, lack of sleep is also a common cause of pain in the Tian Chong acupoint. Nowadays, there are many people suffering from lack of sleep, such as students staying up all night playing games, young people working overnight, and even those who have too many thoughts and cannot sleep enough.
Lack of sleep can cause pain in the Tian Chong acupoint, so we must pay extra attention to our sleep situation and sleep quality. Having sufficient sleep will be beneficial for those suffering from lack of sleep.
【Massaging Tian Chong Acupoint for Headache Treatment】
Use a rubbing motion to massage the acupoint. When massaging, you can use your index finger, middle finger, and ring finger together, with the Tian Chong acupoint as the center. Apply a certain amount of pressure and rotate the fingers in a circular motion for 2-3 minutes each time, until the skin feels warm and swollen.
You can also use a friction method, where you rub the area of the Tian Chong acupoint up and down with your index finger and middle finger, until you feel a local sensation of soreness and warmth.
However, it is worth noting that since the Tian Chong acupoint is located on the head, methods such as moxibustion, cupping, and scraping should not be used to avoid any potential dangers. In addition, the Tian Chong acupoint can not only treat gum swelling and pain, but also provide relief for symptoms such as headaches when you feel fear, uneasiness, or discomfort in your heart. Stimulating the Tian Chong acupoint immediately will definitely have a good effect.
【Location of Tian Chong Acupoint】
1. Standard Location:
The Tian Chong acupoint is located on the head, 2 inches above the posterior margin of the ear and 0.5 inches behind the Shuai Gu point.
The Tian Chong acupoint is located on the head, directly above the posterior margin of the ear, 2 inches into the hairline. It can be accessed while sitting upright or lying on the side.
2. How to Find the Tian Chong Acupoint:
Sit upright with your head tilted back or lie on your side. The acupoint is located above the root of the ear, 2 inches into the hairline and about 0.5 inches behind the Shuai Gu point.
3. Anatomy of the Acupoint:
The Tian Chong acupoint is located beneath the skin, subcutaneous tissue, auricular muscle, temporal fascia, and temporal muscle. The skin is innervated by the auricular nerve branch of the mandibular nerve.
Anatomical Layers: Skin → Subcutaneous Tissue → Auricular Muscle → Temporal Fascia → Temporal Muscle.
It is supplied by branches of the occipital nerve and the posterior auricular artery and vein.
There are posterior auricular arteries and veins, as well as branches of the great auricular nerve.
