Where are the pressure points on your scalp?

Pressure Points on the Scalp

The scalp is home to a number of pressure points that can be massaged to relieve tension, promote relaxation, and improve circulation. Here are some of the most common pressure points on the scalp:

1. Baihui (GV20)

Location: At the top of the head, where the coronal suture and the sagittal suture meet.

Benefits: Massaging Baihui can help to relieve headaches, dizziness, and insomnia. It can also improve mental clarity and focus.

2. Yintang (GV24.5)

Location: In the center of the forehead, between the eyebrows.

Benefits: Massaging Yintang can help to relieve headaches, sinus pain, and nasal congestion. It can also promote relaxation and reduce stress.

3. Taiyang (TE23)

Location: At the temples, just above the eyebrows.

Benefits: Massaging Taiyang can help to relieve headaches, eye pain, and tension in the jaw. It can also improve circulation and reduce stress.

4. Shuaigu (GB8)

Location: Behind the ears, in the hollow just below the mastoid bone.

Benefits: Massaging Shuaigu can help to relieve headaches, neck pain, and shoulder pain. It can also improve circulation and reduce stress.

5. Fengchi (GB20)

Location: At the base of the skull, where the neck muscles attach to the head.

Benefits: Massaging Fengchi can help to relieve headaches, neck pain, and shoulder pain. It can also improve circulation and reduce stress.

6. Zanzhu (BL2)

Location: At the inner corners of the eyebrows.

Benefits: Massaging Zanzhu can help to relieve headaches, eye pain, and sinus congestion. It can also promote relaxation and reduce stress.

7. Jingming (BL1)

Location: At the inner corners of the eyes.

Benefits: Massaging Jingming can help to relieve headaches, eye pain, and nasal congestion. It can also improve vision and reduce stress.

8. Yamen (SJ17)

Location: On the temples, just behind the hairline.

Benefits: Massaging Yamen can help to relieve headaches, eye pain, and tension in the jaw. It can also improve circulation and reduce stress.

9. Sibai (ST2)

Location: On the forehead, just above the eyebrows.

Benefits: Massaging Sibai can help to relieve headaches, sinus pain, and nasal congestion. It can also improve mental clarity and focus.

10. Touwei (ST8)

Location: On the top of the head, just behind the hairline.

Benefits: Massaging Touwei can help to relieve headaches, dizziness, and insomnia. It can also improve mental clarity and focus.

How to Massage the Scalp

To massage the scalp, use your fingertips to apply pressure to the pressure points listed above. Move your fingers in a circular motion, and use light to medium pressure. Massage each pressure point for about 30 seconds. You can also use a scalp massager to help you apply pressure to the pressure points.

Scalp massage can be a relaxing and therapeutic way to relieve tension, promote relaxation, and improve circulation. It can also help to relieve headaches, neck pain, and other scalp conditions.