Pressure Points For Migraines
Stop Migraine Pain at Home
Types of Migraines & Headaches
Below you will find information on different kinds of migraines and headaches based on where you feel them. There are five main areas that can be affected including the temples, front and back of the head, the top of the head, and behind the eyes. When using acupressure and pressure points for migraine or headache pain it is important to determine where you feel the pain.
In the early stages of a migraine or headache it is common for it to start in a certain area or location such as the back of the head or behind the eyes. The pain may then spread to different regions or spread across one-side of the head. ​
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To get the best relief with pressure points it is important to first identify the where the pain begins and the main areas of the head that get affected.
1. The Temples
Headaches and migraines that start in the temples are often related to stress and muscle tension in the neck, shoulders, or jaw. They may also occur with TMJ, teeth grinding, tinnitus, and ear or eye disorders. The pain may feel tight or heavy, and is often mild to moderate in intensity when it begins. Temple headaches may develop into more severe and chronic conditions if left untreated. Tension headaches can begin in the temples. Migraines that start in the temples can spread to the eyes and result in severe throbbing pain in one side of the head.
2. Forehead and Sinus Headaches
Also called frontal headaches, these are very common and often occur with sickness, sinus infections, lung problems, hormonal imbalances, PMS, and food related disorders such as food allergies. These headaches can spread to the temples or behind the eyes. Sinus congestion headaches are a common problem.
3. Occipital & Cervicogenic
Pain Patterns
Occipital migraines and headaches are felt at the back of the head and are often related to neck, spine, and upper shoulder pain. Problems with the nerves, cervical spine, or with the discs in the neck, can cause this kind of migraine. People with these problems may also experience numbness or tingling in the neck, shoulders, or arms and this is related to occipital neuralgia.
4. Vertex Headaches
These occur at the top of the head and may begin in this area or spread from other regions. They may be related to hypertension, liver problems, hormonal imbalances, stress, tension, migraines, or occipital neuralgia. Headaches may start in the forehead, eyes, temples, or back of the head and then spread to the top of the head. It is important to note if the pain begins in another area first, or if the headaches start in the vertex.
5. Pain Behind the Eyes
Pain behind the eyes is common for many people with headaches. They may occur with any of the above disorders. When pain moves behind the eyes it often means the condition is getting worse. For instance, a tension headache may start in the temples but then move to they eyes. This also occurs with frontal, occipital, and vertex headaches. Menstrual headaches and migraines will often present with pain behind the eyes as well.