Headaches can have various causes, 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 the Foot-Taiyang and the Gallbladder Meridian of the Foot-Shaoyang, also known as Tian Qu.
【Lack of Sleep】
When it comes to the Tian Chong acupoint, lack of sleep is one of the reasons that can cause pain. Nowadays, there are many people suffering from lack of sleep. Students stay up all night playing games, young people work overnight, and some people simply think too much, leading to lack of sleep.
Lack of sleep can cause pain in the Tian Chong acupoint. We must pay extra attention to our sleep situation and quality. Having sufficient sleep is beneficial for avoiding lack of sleep.
【Massaging Tian Chong to Treat Headaches】
Using a rubbing motion, you can use your index, middle, and ring fingers to rotate and massage the Tian Chong acupoint. Apply a certain amount of pressure and massage for 2-3 minutes each time, focusing on feeling the skin become warm and swollen.
You can also use a friction method by rubbing your index and middle fingers up and down on the location of the Tian Chong acupoint, focusing on feeling a sour and swollen sensation in the area.
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 danger. In addition, besides treating gum swelling and pain, stimulating the Tian Chong acupoint can also have a good effect when you experience fear, anxiety, or discomfort, accompanied by symptoms such as headaches.
【Location of Tian Chong Acupoint】
1. Standard location:
The Tian Chong acupoint is located on the head, 2 inches directly above the posterior border of the ear root, and 0.5 inches behind the Shuai Gu acupoint.
It is located on the head, directly above the posterior border of the ear root, 2 inches into the hairline. The acupoint can be accessed in a sitting or side-lying position.
2. How to find the Tian Chong acupoint:
In a sitting position with your back against a wall or in a side-lying position, locate the acupoint above the root of the ear, 2 inches into the hairline and 0.5 inches behind the Shuai Gu acupoint.
3. Acupoint anatomy:
The Tian Chong acupoint is located in 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.
It is also supplied by the posterior auricular artery and vein, and innervated by branches of the auricular nerve.
