How to treat temple pain

Temple pain is a very common phenomenon in our lives. When this happens, we can massage the temples or apply cold compresses to relieve the pain. If the pain is really severe, you can also seek acupuncture from a professional doctor.

1. Massage the temples

Rub and press with your thumb or index finger, lightly at first and then heavily, and push from the temple to Fengchi point, then press Fengchi point several times and Jianjing point 18 times. Massaging your temples can quickly relieve headache and brain swelling symptoms.

2Massage the earlobes on both sides

Use both hands to massage the earlobes on both sides 18 times respectively, then cover the ear canal with the thenar of both hands, place your fingers on the back of the head, press the middle finger with the index finger and slide down and tap the back of the head 24 times, you can hear a thudding sound.

3. Hot towels

Hot compress is very effective for colds, chills, vasospasm, and neuralgic headaches. You can apply a hot towel or hand warmer directly on your temples to quickly relieve pain.

4. Cold compress

Cold compress is the most effective and simple way to relieve temple pain. Applying an ice pack or a cool towel directly to the forehead can quickly relieve headache symptoms, especially temple pain caused by colds, fever, and drinking.

5. Acupuncture

Traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture is very effective in treating temple pain and it works very quickly. The main acupoints include Quchi, Hegu, Zusanli, etc. Acupuncture uses silver needles and you need to find a professional doctor.