Calvin Shanks asked: This article is a continuation of the article “I Am Having Headaches That Feel Like a Tight Band Around My Head, What Do I Do”. I noticed that within several days of posting the original article, that many people were looking at it; I decided I had better provide a little more information about some things you can do at home to find some temporary relief. If you have not seen the first article, I encourage you to read it; it will help guide you to a more permanent solution to your headaches. Let me briefly review:
The most common type of headache is the tension headache, where the sufferer experiences a tight band around the head, almost as if the head were caught in a “vise-grip.” The pain and tightness is usually the most intense at the base of the skull and tends to start in the neck and shoulder muscles. The headache can last only one (1) day but may last up to a week or more. Tension headaches tend to be aggravated by stressful situations and can be brought on by prolonged periods of sitting in incorrectly supported positions such as while driving or sitting in a chair with poor support.
Sinus headaches can feel very similar, but tend to come with a sense of “fullness” and pressure at the forehead, behind the eyes, and in the cheeks.
I am going to share with you a few things that you can do at home that will help provide temporary relief from these types of headaches. Let me say that again, TEMPORARY relief. This article is not meant to take the place of a qualified medical diagnosis followed by qualified medical advice. I encourage you to visit a qualified medical professional in your area, especially if your headaches persist, as this might be a sign of a more serious kind of headache.
There are two things that you can do for tension headaches that are both simple and effective. One you can do yourself; the other requires a willing partner. If you are by yourself, roll a small towel into a very tight roll about the size of your average tin can. Lie on your back either on your bed or on the floor and place the towel under your neck right where it joins the skull. Your head should not touch the surface you are laying on. Lay in that position for several minutes to let the neck muscles stretch and relieve the tension. After several minutes, you can start to slowly turn your head from side to side. Do that about 10 times. This method is not as effective as the one requiring a partner, but it is better than nothing.
If you have a willing partner, the following method works very well.
PARTNER: Put your hands out in front of you, flat, with the palms up and your pinkies touching. Now, cup your hands as if you were going to try and hold water in them. This is your hand position.
HEADACHE SUFFERER: Lay on your back on your bed or on the floor (more effective on the floor, but more comfortable for you helper if you are on the bed).
PARTNER: You are going to put your fingers right under your persons neck were it joins the base of the skull (keep your hands in the position we talked about). It is a good idea to have your fingernails trimmed or this could be very uncomfortable instead of helpful.
HEADACHE SUFFERER: Your partner’s fingers should be right below the bones at the base of your skull. To get an idea of where they should be, run your fingers down the back of your head until they drop off of the hard bone and meet soft muscle. This is exactly where your partner’s fingers should be.
PARTNER: Lift up your person’s head and neck with your fingers (this will not be easy or comfortable for you, sorry). Stay still and don’t bounce, just balance your person’s head on your fingers. At first their head will not be resting in your palms (if you are doing it right). The goal is to hold this position long enough for their head to gradually relax back and rest in your palms. You may have to hold this position for several minutes (don’t worry; your turn will be next).
HEADACHE SUFFERER: Relax, be quite, close your eyes, and just let your head and neck relax back. This may be very uncomfortable at first, but give it a minute or two and you should start to feel better. Don’t forget to return the favor to your friend.
If you are feeling sinus pressure as well, try this:
Lay on your back with your head slightly tilted back. Run the tips of your index fingers along your eyebrows until they are almost right in the middle of your head; you should feel two slightly flat spots. They may be tender. Massage here with your finger tips using a circular motion (count to 20). This will probably not feel very good. Next, put your fingertips on the most prominent part of your cheek bones and pull them down and underneath the cheek bones into the depression or hollow that your feel. Massage here in the same manner. Last, put your fingers on the side of your face slightly in front of and level with your ears. Pull your fingers down and behind your jaw bone to your neck 4-5 times, almost if you were trying to squeeze fluid out of a tube. If you do all of these maneuvers properly, you should begin to feel some sinus drainage down your throat.
Once again, these are designed to be temporary help. I encourage you to contact me for more information or contact a health professional in your area.
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