Why does it hurt to push on your temple?

The temples are located on either side of the forehead, just above the eyebrows. They are the site of the temporal arteries, which supply blood to the brain and scalp. These arteries are relatively close to the surface of the skin and are therefore easily compressed. When pressure is applied to the temple, it causes the artery to narrow and restricts the flow of blood to the brain. This can cause a headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, and pain in the temple area.

In addition, the temples are also home to several nerves, including the trigeminal nerve and the facial nerve. When pressure is applied to the temple, these nerves can also become irritated, which can cause pain, tingling, or numbness in the face and scalp.

Finally, the temples are also located close to the sinuses. When pressure is applied to the temple, it can cause the sinuses to become blocked or inflamed, which can also lead to pain in the temple area.