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| Headache Neck Pain - Comfort from Relfexology? |
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Question:
Has anyone out there used reflexology to cope with headache and neck
pain?
Answer:
No, but acupuncture seems to work to stop a headache, caused by neck
problems, to settle in. In my experience, once the headache sets in,
it's hard to stop it. I have a bad neck caused by OA in several
joints which required a laminectomy to eliminate spinal stenosis.
I still get the headaches periodically and I use a combination of
medicine and acupuncture to stop it early on. The medication I use is
the generic of Fioricet which contains a barbiturate, caffeine and the
same ingredient as in Tylenol (The generic is Butalbital, APP,
Caffeine). One or two of these just as the headache begins will
usually cure it for me. If it doesn't work at the beginning, taking
more medication later does not help at all.
As a substitute for acupuncture, you could try acupressure by placing
your thumb from one hand into the area between the thumb and index
finger of the other hand and pressing hard for several minutes. Then
do the same with the other hand.
An acupuncturist will place a needle in the fleshy area that rises
when you press your thumb and forefinger together. Needles are placed
in both hands to a depth of about 1/2 inch and left there up to 1/2
hour.
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