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» Jennifer W. Miner - Great article, Sylvia!

Great article, Sylvia! I am the Queen of Tension Headaches (betcha didn't know you were amidst royalty, huh?) and I've found that quiet time in a dimly-lit room really helps, as does a relaxing bath. But my spouse craves temple massages when he's stressed out - are there any special techniques you've discovered work especially well to massage away a headache?
Jen

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» Sylvia Carlson - Great article, Sylvia!

In response to Great article, Sylvia! posted by JenniferMiner:

Thanks, Queen of Tension Headaches, I mean Jen.

A relaxing bath and temple massage sounds good. I have found that everyone is different and there is no one specific treatment that will work for everyone because there is no one cause for tension headaches. You might want to convince your spouse to massage your feet without oil, and work around the toes, particularly the big toe. Have you ever had reflexology before? You can try working the hand reflexes. Try this the next time you have a tension headache. As soon as you feel it coming on, you might try an ice pack for a few minutes around your neck and shoulder region.The big thumb will have sore spots, as well as the web between your thumb and index finger. Find the sore spots and hold until the soreness dissipates. The idea of reflexology is not to rub but to put pressure below the surface where the reflexes are. If it feels a little sore, you are there. Hope that helps.
Sylvia

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