Step 2: Treatment points for pain at the left base of the skull near the spine above the neck are on the right hand and foot |
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Pain at the base of skull near the spine on left |
SI 3 is located on the outer edge of the hand just behind the knuckle of the little finger. Use right hand SI 3 to treat left occipital headaches that are located near the spine. |
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KD 2 is 1/2 way up the inside of the foot,
in a notch along the bottom/inside edge of the bone. The notch may be hard to
feel with your finger so if you find a tender spot instead press the
spot.
Use right foot KD 2 to treat left occipital headaches near
the spine. |
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Step 3: Press the points for relief |
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Some headaches may be a
sign of a
serious medical emergency...
read more... Treatments often used for headaches can lead to serious long term side effects...read more... |
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Press hard enough to feel an achy sensation. If you do not feel an achy sensation press around the area and try to locate the most sensitive point. | Because the thumb is stronger than the index finger we recommend using the thumb to press on the point. Women with long finger nails may prefer to use the eraser end of a pencil or the rounded end of a marker pen. | ||
Press on each of these points until you feel a deep achy sensation. Then take 3 or 4 deep, SLOW breaths while pressing each point. | Pressing with you thumb and wrapping your fingers around the hand or foot allows you to gradually press harder and harder until your feel a deep achy sensation. | ||
Wow! That feels Better! |
Did you feel some relief? If your answer is yes
you may feel more improvements if you repeat this treatment after a
few minutes. If there is still any remaining pain or if the pain
returns you may repeat this treatment as often as you wish.
If the pain moves to a new area find the proper treatment
points for the new location and use the new points to eliminate the
pain.
If you feel significant improvement let us know. Your feedback will help PrestoPainGo become more and more effective. Email us at presto@acupuncturerestoreshealth.com and let us know which points were best for treating your problem. |
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Hey! Is this supposed to work? |
No relief? Try these suggestions: 1. Check to be certain that you started by selecting the image that best matches the location of pain on your body. If you can find an image that is a better match try pressing those points. If your pain moves to a new location after you press the first set of points go back to the previous page, select the image that best matches the new pain location, and try using the new points. 2. Check the general area around the point
location by gently pressing to find the most sensitive spot.
Pressing on the most sensitive spot in the area will usually
give you the best results. 4. Try points in the same area but, on the opposite hand, foot, leg, or arm. 5. Select another pain location image that is located close to the pain location on your body. Try using these related point selections to see if you get better results6. Call your local acupuncturist and make an appointment. An individualized diagnosis may be necessary to resolve your condition. |
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Headaches at the back of the head are often related to stress. As PrestoPainGo continues to develop we will provide links to acupressure protocols to treat issues like stress. |