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方一 · 頭痛方 · Routine 1 of 14 · about 6 min

Tension headache, a point at a time

4 points in order: Hegu, Fengchi, Taiyang, Baihui. First sit somewhere supported, drop the shoulders, unclench the jaw and take a few slow breaths.

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4 steps

Before you startWarm hands help. Press only as firmly as feels pleasant, and let go slowly. Once or twice a day is plenty.
合谷 · left side
第一步 · Step 1 of 4合谷HeguLI4
Where
On the back of the hand, on the mound between thumb and index finger when the thumb presses in.
How
Thumb or finger pad, only as firm as feels pleasant; hold half a minute to a minute, then release gradually.

Traditionally avoided in pregnancy: leave Hegu out if you are pregnant.

How to find Hegu →
Side
One side at a time; the other hand presses.
Twelve marks, one press. Breathe out as you press, ease as you breathe in.
Seconds a press

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