Self-Care Treatments for Headaches **

Here are some ways you can treat headaches yourself, without medicine:

** Apply an ice pack to the painful area of your head. Try placing it on your forehead, temples, or the back of your neck.

** Take a warm bath or shower; take a nap; or take a walk.

** Ask someone to rub your neck and back, or treat yourself to a massage.

** Apply gentle, steady rotating pressure to the painful area of your head with your index finger and/or thumb. Maintain pressure for seven to 15 seconds, then release. Repeat as needed.

** Rest, sit, or lie quietly in a low-lit room. Close your eyes and try to release the tension in your back, neck, and shoulders.

** Stretch and relax the muscles. For patients who have excessive muscle contractions in the neck, physical therapy exercises performed daily are often helpful.

For patients who have excessive muscle contractions in the neck, physical therapy exercises performed daily are often helpful.

If you already have a headache, exercise can help relieve the pain. Keep a regular schedule, including:

** Eating well-balanced meals and snacks at about the same times every day.

** Not skipping meals.

** Getting at least eight hours of sleep per night.

** Taking brief rest periods during the day to relax.

** Avoiding alcohol.

** Reducing caffeine intake.

** Quitting smoking. Smoking can cause headaches and make any headache.

** Talking to a friend, family member, religious professional, or health care professional if you need support for dealing with your problems.



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