Dizziness and headaches are common health problems that many people face. When faced with these symptoms, most people are at a loss for how to relieve them. Traditional Chinese medicine recommends trying massage techniques to improve these symptoms. Below, we will share several acupoints that can help relieve dizziness and headaches.
1. Tianzhu Acupoint
Use the thumb and index finger to pinch and knead the Tianzhu acupoint, which is located above the trapezius muscle in the back of the neck. Repeat this motion 5-10 times, once in the morning and once in the evening.
This method has a good relieving effect on headaches caused by hypertension and cervical spondylosis.
2. Hegu Acupoint
Hegu is located in the muscle between the thumb and index finger. Use the pinching and pressing technique on this acupoint until you feel a significant soreness or swelling sensation, repeating 10-15 times, 2-3 times a day.
This method is commonly known as "grasping the tiger's mouth." Regularly pinching and pressing this acupoint can relieve various types of headaches.
3. Taiyang Acupoint
This acupoint is easy to locate. It is the depression you feel when you open your mouth and touch the corner of your eye with your finger.
When massaging the acupoint, start with light pressure and gradually increase, then gently massage until you feel soreness or swelling. The soreness or swelling sensation indicates that the qi has been activated, which is necessary for healing.
4. Yintang Acupoint
Bend the index fingers of both hands and place the thumbs on the temples. Use the inner curved surface of the index fingers to gently massage along both sides of the eyebrows, while keeping the eyes closed.
The technique should start with light pressure and gradually increase. Repeat this motion more than 30 times each time, twice a day. This method is known as "separating yin and yang" in ancient times. After the massage, you should feel refreshed and clear-headed. It has the effect of eliminating dizziness and reducing headaches.
5. Xinyu Acupoint
Use the index finger and middle finger to press the acupoints on both sides of Xinyu. This can treat dizziness caused by poor blood circulation.
The Xinyu acupoint is located two fingers below the intersection point of the inner margin of the scapular spine and the midline of the back, counting from the third thoracic vertebra. The acupoint is also 1.5 inches to the side.
6. Taichong Acupoint
"Treat the head by treating the feet" is a general rule, but traditional Chinese medicine has its own unique methods. It can also treat headaches using the feet.
On the foot, there is a gap between the big toe and the second toe. Push forward along this gap until you can't push anymore. This is the Taichong acupoint.
