The Mindful Migraine

Over time I have discovered that I hold a lot of tension in my face. Without previously being aware of it, I squint, front, pout, scowl, and grimace my way through the day. Each time I do so, I introduce tensions into my face muscles. 

One of the best things to come out of my mindful migraine approach is a routine I came up with that I call ‘feeling my face’. Without touching my face with my fingers, several times throughout the day I concentrate on how my face is ‘resting’. I try to keep everything in my face slack, loose and warm – like melted wax. It sounds strange, but I think I’m losing the wrinkles between my eyes, and even on days I don’t feel well, people say ‘you’re looking better’. Lessening tension in your face and scalp is a fantastic way of decreasing tension triggers and increasing your chances of living a pain-less life.

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The following videos helped me to learn how to release tension from my face through massage and pressure points – hope they help you too (and don’t forget to check with your doctor before you do anything too active or alternative):

(3 minutes) 7 Pressure Points To Relieve Your Headache (youtube.com)

(5 mins) Tension Headache Exercises. Stress Headache Relief in 4 Minutes. – YouTube

(8 mins) Tapping for Headaches, Face and Neck Tension | Body & Brain Under-10-Minute Routines (youtube.com)

(10 mins) 5 Minute Daily Routine Qigong Massage Head, Brain to REDUCE HEADACHE, RELEASE STRESS, and REST WELL (youtube.com)

(10 mins) Acupressure Self-Care for Headaches (youtube.com)

(13 mins) Headache Massage and Face Massage for Headache Relief (youtube.com)

(13 mins) Follow Along Self Massage for Migraines and Headaches – YouTube

(15 mins) Migraine Headache Help with Trigger Point, Stretches and Exercises | EASE THE HEAD PAIN | (youtube.com)

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Take care taking care of yourself, Linda x

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PS – Disclaimer: I am not a physiotherapist or doctor, so be sure to talk to your own healthcare team about strategies that best suit your personal condition.