Acupressure for Migraine Relief
When I first read about this migraine aid, I was skeptical. But this acupressure pillow makes a difference for me as long as I catch the migraine in time. It’s all by accessing acupressure points in my neck and the base of my head.
I first heard about it on Migraine.com. If you have migraines and you don’t check out Migraine.com on a regular basis, you’re missing out. I am not affiliated with them. I’ve found their site and community to be immensely helpful. There are stories and chat forums with topics ranging from the latest CGRPs to all natural treatments. They also have a Facebook group where you can access webinars and treatment topics. I appreciate the support and being able to ask all kinds of questions. It’s nice to be able to vent to people who understand! I highly advise anyone who suffers from migraines to visit their site.
My migraines always start at my neck and the base of my head. Then it travels to my right temple. Acupressure is a Chinese medicinal technique similar to acupuncture but without the needles. Pressure is applied to strategic points on the body to offer relief. There are some posts about acupressure at Migraine.com.
There are different acupressure pillows you can find at Amazon. The Kendal one I purchased is unfortunately out of stock at this point. I have no affiliation with these: Acupressure pillows
You can definitely feel the little spikes going into your neck and scalp, but it doesn’t hurt or bother me. It actually feels good, like a prickly massage. Usually after 15 minutes or so, I feel some relief.
I’ve used it now countless times at the first sign of a migraine (this is important) and each time, the pain subsides, sometimes completely. I have also used an ice pack on my head while lying on the acupressure pillow. I’ve even fallen asleep on the pillow and woken up hours later with either no headache or at the very least, a decrease in severity. It works so well, I even packed it on my trip to Taiwan. It took up a lot of space in my suitcase but it was definitely worth it.
It may not work for everyone, and it’s important to try the pillow at the first onset of a migraine. My migraines begin at the base of my skull and neck so as soon as I feel that neck pain, I try the pillow if it’s readily available. For those whose migraines don’t include neck and shoulder pain, this perhaps may be not be as effective.
Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional and don’t claim to be one. I am only advising what worked for me at the first signs of a migraine. I cannot attest to its effectiveness once a migraine is fully blown or possible side effects upon usage. When in doubt, seek professional medical advice. See Privacy Statement and Disclaimers.
