How to Relieve Headaches with Massage

Natural Techniques Without Pills

Headaches can completely ruin your day — whether it's work or rest. Taking painkillers all the time isn't ideal, especially when there are effective natural alternatives.

One of the most accessible and powerful methods is acupressure massage. By stimulating certain pressure points, you can significantly reduce or even completely eliminate headaches — often within minutes. In this article, you'll learn how to perform a 1-minute self-massage to relieve headaches — or you can book a session at SymmetryHL for a professional approach with even better results.

Why Massage Helps With Headaches

When done correctly, head and pressure point massage helps:

• Improve blood circulation

• Relax tense muscles

• Relieve stress and fatigue

• Stimulate endorphin release

• Calm the nervous system

Most importantly: you’ll feel noticeable relief within 5–10 minutes.

6 Powerful Acupressure Points to Relieve Headaches

• Yin Tang – "Third Eye Point"

  Location: Between the eyebrows

  Effect: Relieves headaches, eye fatigue, stress

  Technique: Press gently with fingertip in a circular motion for 15–30 seconds.

• Zan Zhu – Inner Brow Points

  Location: Inner ends of both eyebrows

  Effect: Reduces sinus pressure, forehead pain, eye tension

  Technique: Use both index fingers to apply circular pressure for 1 minute.

• Ju Liao – Cheekbone Points

  Location: Below the cheekbones, next to the nostrils

  Effect: Eases headaches, toothaches, fatigue

  Technique: Apply steady pressure with index or middle fingers.

• Tian Zhu – Base of Skull

  Location: Hollows between the neck and skull base, behind the ears

  Effect: Treats migraines, nasal congestion, eye strain

  Technique: Massage in small circles for 30–60 seconds.

• Tai Wei – Temple Points

  Location: 2–3 cm above the temples

  Effect: Soothes tension headaches, sharp pain

  Technique: Gently press and massage in circles for 30 seconds.

• He Gu – Hand Valley Point

  Location: Between thumb and index finger (back of the hand)

  Effect: Relieves headaches, neck tension, back pain, toothaches

  Technique: Massage each hand’s point, switching every 30 seconds.

Bonus Tip: Professional Massage for Headache Relief

While self-massage is effective, visiting a professional massage therapist ensures:

• Accurate targeting of pressure points

• Full-body relaxation

• Personalized assessment of your headache triggers

SymmetryHL therapists are trained in manual therapy and clinical acupressure techniques to relieve your pain naturally and effectively.

Before Booking

• Share your symptoms and concerns clearly

• For chronic migraines or neurological issues, consult a doctor first

• Discuss with your massage therapist if this is your first time

Book Your Headache Relief Massage Today

Free yourself from tension and pills. Experience natural relief through targeted massage at:

SymmetryHL – Massage & Rehabilitation Studio12 Priory Office Park, Stillorgan Road, Blackrock, Dublin📞 +353 85 201 3245Instagram: @symmetryhl

SymmetryHL – Where your pain ends and wellness begins.