{"id":77623,"date":"2026-07-09T18:53:38","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T08:53:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/?p=77623"},"modified":"2026-07-09T18:57:25","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T08:57:25","slug":"headache-massage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/headache-massage\/","title":{"rendered":"Headache Massage: Pressure Points and Techniques for Fast Relief"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-133977 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/getblys.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/headache-massage-blys-2.jpg\" alt=\"headache-massage\" width=\"1100\" height=\"764\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A headache is the body&#8217;s least subtle way of telling you something needs attention. It&#8217;s rarely specific about what, which is why most people cycle through paracetamol, water, and lying in a dark room before trying massage for headaches, which works faster than most of the above. Most common headaches, including tension, stress, and sinus headaches, start in the muscles, and targeting the right pressure points releases the source of the pain rather than just interrupting the signal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the headache massage techniques and pressure points for headaches that actually help, and when to stop trying to reach them yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/headache-massage\/#Why_Headaches_Respond_to_Massage\" >Why Headaches Respond to Massage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/headache-massage\/#Headache_Pressure_Points_Where_to_Press_and_Why\" >Headache Pressure Points: Where to Press and Why<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/headache-massage\/#GB20_The_Base_of_the_Skull\" >GB20: The Base of the Skull<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/headache-massage\/#The_Temples_Taiyang\" >The Temples: Taiyang<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/headache-massage\/#LI4_Between_Thumb_and_Index_Finger\" >LI4: Between Thumb and Index Finger<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/headache-massage\/#GV245_The_Third_Eye_Point\" >GV24.5: The Third Eye Point<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/headache-massage\/#Massage_Techniques_for_Headache_Relief\" >Massage Techniques for Headache Relief<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/headache-massage\/#Scalp_Massage\" >Scalp Massage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/headache-massage\/#Upper_Trapezius_and_Neck_Work\" >Upper Trapezius and Neck Work<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/headache-massage\/#For_Sinus_Headaches_Facial_Pressure_Points\" >For Sinus Headaches: Facial Pressure Points<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/headache-massage\/#When_to_Book_a_Professional_Session\" >When to Book a Professional Session<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/headache-massage\/#Try_Trigger_Point_Massage_for_Headache_Relief\" >Try Trigger Point Massage for Headache Relief<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Headaches_Respond_to_Massage\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Headaches Respond to Massage<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tension headaches settle across the forehead, temples, or base of the skull and respond best to massage because they&#8217;re fundamentally a muscular problem. Tight muscles in the neck, scalp, and face restrict blood flow, compress nerves, and create the familiar pressing or throbbing sensation that most people spend a good portion of their working lives trying to ignore.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Massage releases that tension, improves circulation to the area, and activates the parasympathetic nervous system, the body&#8217;s rest-and-recovery mode, which is especially useful since stress is one of the most consistent headache triggers. Sinus headaches also respond well to specific facial and pressure point work. Migraines are more complex and neurological in nature, though massage still plays a useful role in migraine management for prevention and relief.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most headaches have a muscular element, and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/myofascial-trigger-points\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">understanding what trigger points actually are<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> explains why releasing them produces relief somewhere other than where the pressure is applied. A tight spot in the upper trapezius refers pain up into the neck and temple rather than announcing itself where it actually lives, which is the body&#8217;s least helpful approach to communication but a very consistent one.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Headache_Pressure_Points_Where_to_Press_and_Why\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headache Pressure Points: Where to Press and Why<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GB20_The_Base_of_the_Skull\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GB20: The Base of the Skull<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The GB20 points sit in the hollows at the base of the skull on either side of the neck, where the neck muscles attach to the skull. They share the same theoretical roots as<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/reflexology-for-migraines\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reflexology for headache relief<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which targets the same zones through pressure points in the feet. They&#8217;re among the most reliably effective pressure points for headache relief and accessible enough to work yourself, though holding the position without tensing the surrounding muscles takes some practice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To work them: interlace fingers behind your head, place thumbs in the hollows at the base of the skull, and apply firm upward pressure while tilting the head slightly back. Hold for 30 to 60 seconds and breathe slowly. Most people notice a shift within the first minute, which is either very satisfying or mildly annoying if you&#8217;ve already taken paracetamol and are waiting for that to kick in too.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Temples_Taiyang\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Temples: Taiyang<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Taiyang points sit at the temples, in the slight indentation between the outer corner of the eye and the hairline. Most people already press here instinctively when they have a headache, which tells you how reliable this one is.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slow, circular pressure with the fingertips, moving inward, releases tension in the temporalis muscle, the large muscle covering the side of the skull that&#8217;s responsible for a large portion of tension headache pain. The temporalis is a surface muscle and responds well to gentle, held contact rather than firm digging.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LI4_Between_Thumb_and_Index_Finger\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LI4: Between Thumb and Index Finger<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The LI4 point sits in the webbing between the thumb and index finger, roughly at the peak of the fleshy triangle when the thumb is pressed against the hand. It&#8217;s been used for headache and facial pain relief long enough to have earned a permanent place in most acupressure protocols for anything above the neck.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applying firm pressure here with the opposite thumb, directed toward the bone of the index finger and held for 60 to 90 seconds, produces a dull ache that spreads up the arm and often coincides with a noticeable drop in headache intensity. It&#8217;s one of the more immediately demonstrable points. Most people who try it once remember it as the thing that actually worked.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note: this point is contraindicated during pregnancy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GV245_The_Third_Eye_Point\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GV24.5: The Third Eye Point<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The GV24.5 point sits between the eyebrows at the bridge of the nose and responds well to steady, held pressure with the middle finger rather than circular massage. It&#8217;s especially useful for frontal headaches and sinus pressure, producing a sense of the headache loosening rather than stopping abruptly, which is a different quality of relief but a welcome one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It won&#8217;t deliver whatever spiritual awakening the name implies, but for frontal tension it&#8217;s a reliably useful two minutes of pressure.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Massage_Techniques_for_Headache_Relief\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Massage Techniques for Headache Relief<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scalp_Massage\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scalp Massage<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The scalp has an unusually dense network of blood vessels and nerve endings, and firm, rhythmic pressure across the whole scalp using the fingertips, starting at the temples, working back toward the crown, then down to the base of the skull, increases circulation, releases the frontalis and temporalis muscles, and shifts the nervous system toward the calmer state that headaches tend to prevent you from finding on your own. Five to ten minutes covers the full muscular envelope of the skull rather than individual spots, and the result is noticeably different from pressing a single point.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For migraines specifically,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/migraine-massage\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the techniques a therapist uses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> go further than anything covered here.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Upper_Trapezius_and_Neck_Work\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upper Trapezius and Neck Work<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The upper trapezius runs from the base of the skull across the top of the shoulder, and it&#8217;s involved in most tension headaches because it&#8217;s where accumulated postural load and stress tend to land first. Kneading pressure from the shoulders up toward the neck, with firm, held pressure on the tender spots at the junction of the neck and shoulder, releases the tension that&#8217;s feeding the headache from below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/services\/trigger-point-massage-therapy\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">professional trigger point massage at home<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is where this becomes much more effective: a therapist can work the full trapezius and suboccipital chain from the shoulder up to the base of the skull, reaching the attachment points that are awkward to access on yourself and holding the pressure for as long as each point needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Sinus_Headaches_Facial_Pressure_Points\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Sinus Headaches: Facial Pressure Points<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For headaches with pressure behind the face, firm upward pressure with the fingertips just below the cheekbones, working from the outer corners of the nostrils toward the temples, releases tension in the sinus cavities and surrounding facial muscles. It&#8217;s less comfortable than the other techniques and more effective than most people expect, especially for the specific heavy feeling that comes with congestion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If sinus and facial pressure is a regular occurrence, reflexology offers a complementary approach through the feet that addresses the same sinus reflex zones.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Book_a_Professional_Session\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When to Book a Professional Session<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/trigger-point-self-massage\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-treatment for headaches<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> covers a lot of ground for occasional headaches, but there&#8217;s a ceiling to what you can effectively reach and hold on yourself. The suboccipital muscles at the base of the skull and the deep cervical muscles of the neck are much more accessible to a trained therapist, and the held pressure a therapist applies for as long as each point needs is hard to replicate without your arm giving out first.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For frequent or location-specific headaches connected to chronic neck and shoulder tension, regular trigger point massage addresses the muscular habit that keeps producing headaches rather than just providing temporary relief each time one arrives. Most people booking regular sessions notice fewer headaches within the first few weeks, which is a better outcome than being very good at finding the GB20 points in the dark.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The headache is already there. Self-treatment is what you do while you&#8217;re in it. A regular session is what keeps it from coming back as often.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/app.getblys.com\/new-booking\/?utm_source=website-blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=headache-massage\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book a trigger point massage for headache relief at home<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> through Blys, available 7 days a week, 6 am to midnight across Canada<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_background&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;#faf1eb&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;3%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;3%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Try_Trigger_Point_Massage_for_Headache_Relief\"><\/span>Try Trigger Point Massage for Headache Relief<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][nectar_btn size=&#8221;jumbo&#8221; open_new_tab=&#8221;true&#8221; button_style=&#8221;regular&#8221; button_color_2=&#8221;Accent-Color&#8221; icon_family=&#8221;none&#8221; text=&#8221;Book Now&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/app.getblys.com\/new-booking\/?utm_source=website-blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=headache-massage\/&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text] A headache is the body&#8217;s least subtle way of&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1919,"featured_media":77624,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_title":"Headache Massage: Pressure Points and Techniques for Fast Relief | Blys","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Tired of waiting for paracetamol to kick in? 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