How to do a “Headache Massage” (Video)
Everyone has a different theory about massage for headache, and/or migraine. But sometimes it’s better just to do something, than to wonder about which to try, and end up doing nothing.
If you have someone who is willing to do a massage for you, this is an excellent start. Watch this video together and then give it a try!
And while you’re here, tell us – what is your favourite type of massage? What works best for the "typical" headache you have?
26 January 2009 @ 12:51 pm
Hi James,
Great idea..just from the female point of view, when I get my hair done my stylist will do a bit of a scalp and temple massage as she knows I get migraine. Saves me time going for a full massage and it really helps..
26 January 2009 @ 1:47 pm
Kind of makes you want to go to the stylist every other day, doesn’t it? I’ll bet you either have great looking hair, or maybe very short hair! 😉
Seriously though, that is nice. Even a short massage (the one above is pretty short, actually) can be a big help.
8 March 2009 @ 2:30 pm
Thanks so much for this video link! I showed it to my husband and now he does a massage similar to this video every night because it really seems to help. We tweaked some things. I can’t tolerate pressure on my temples or my forehead. So, he avoids that area. But, because I have neck/occipital neuralgia stuff in addition to Migraine and New Daily Persistent Headache, the neck massage has really helps. Thanks again!
13 March 2009 @ 9:37 pm
Right on! It’s great to have someone to “train” – hope you keep seeing improvement. 😉
16 September 2009 @ 7:15 pm
Thank you so much for this. I have occipital neuralgia and status migrainosis. I have had migraines and all sorts of other symptoms my whole life and nothing has ever worked. I also love the podcasts. Thanks for everything that you have on this site. My neurologist just wants to use meds and nerve blocks even though neither seem to help. I can use all the help I can get anymore.
24 June 2010 @ 10:11 am
niceeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
22 January 2014 @ 6:50 pm
Definitely sharing this little gem with my partner. Nice one.
28 October 2015 @ 5:16 pm
If one actually addressed the trigger points in the shoulders, neck and head it would be 100% more effective. Learn what trigger points are CAUSING the headache and treat them and it will work so much better than a nice relaxing massage.