How to Do Facial Calisthenics for Headache Relief

How to Do Facial Calisthenics for Headache Relief



If you're one of the millions of people who are plagued with headaches, set aside a few minutes and try some facial calisthenics for headache relief. If you learn to control the muscles in your face and neck, even severe headaches can often be averted.









1


Relax your entire body. Sit in a darkened room and turn on some relaxing music.





2


Focus on the eye area. Relax, take a deep breath and exhale slowly. Scrunch together the muscles around your eyes, applying as much pressure as you can. Hold the scrunch for 2 to 3 seconds, and then relax. Repeat several times.





3


Close your eyes and relax your entire body for a few seconds.





4


Lower your jaw as far as possible, applying as much tension as you can. Move your lowered jaw as far to the right as possible and hold for 2 seconds. Move it back to the center and then to the left as far as possible. Repeat several times and relax.





5


End with a scalp massage. Put the pads of your second and third fingers on each side of your temple, and massage the area in a circular motion with moderate pressure. Inhale and exhale slowly as you massage. Continue massaging the area for several seconds, or as long as it feels good. Take a deep, relaxing breath before returning to your daily activities.


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