When we work or study for a long time, we often feel dizzy and have a headache. This is a typical sign of fatigue. If we feel very tired but cannot rest immediately, the temples can help us. Massaging the temples from time to time has many benefits. Let's take a look at the benefits of massaging the temples.
The precise location of the temples
In front of the auricle, on both sides of the forehead, above the extension line of the outer corner of the eye, between the brow and the outer corner of the eye, about 1 finger-width behind.
Location: Press the space between the eyebrows and ears with your thumb, move forward, backward, left, and right, and press to find the most painful spot, which is the acupoint.
The benefits of massaging the temples
Acupoint analysis: The temples are located at the intersection of the top of the skull, the frontal bone, the sphenoid bone, and the zygomatic bone, also known as the "wing point" or "wing seam". This is the thinnest and most fragile part of the skull. It is called the "extraordinary acupoint" in traditional Chinese medicine meridians.
Benefits: The blood vessels in the temple area are quite abundant. When people use their brains for a long time, they often feel swelling or pressure in the temples. This is a signal of brain fatigue. Massaging the temples can provide benign stimulation to the brain, relieve fatigue, invigorate the spirit, relieve pain, and help maintain focus. Moderate massage of the head is also an effective method to relieve migraines and lower blood pressure.
The functions and indications of the temples
The temples are extraordinary acupoints. Gentle massage can provide benign stimulation to the brain and have the functions of clearing the liver and improving vision, relieving pain and invigorating the spirit, and relieving fatigue.
Indications: Migraine, toothache, eye swelling, eye pain, eye fatigue, presbyopia, stiff neck, depression, irritability, etc.
Common methods of massaging the temples
Fatigue relief massage
After finding the temples, start with abdominal breathing on both sides, then press the temples with the thumbs, clockwise for 32 times, counterclockwise for 32 times, and use the four fingers of both hands to push from the temples to the upper ears for 32 times.
Blood pressure reduction massage
Start with the middle fingers of both hands from the sides of the nose at the Yingxiang acupoint, massage upwards to the forehead, then separate from the forehead to the temples, and then massage along the sides of the face to the lower jaw.
Migraine relief massage
Gently rotate and massage the temples to the hairline with both fists.
Precautions for massaging the temples
1. Do not apply too much force when massaging the temples.
2. People with bleeding disorders or headaches caused by brain herniation should avoid massaging the temples.
