The Use of Self-Acupressure for the Alleviation of Migraine Headaches

Abstract

Symptoms including nausea, vomiting, photophobia, and phonophobia are frequently present with recurring bouts of moderate to severe headache in migraine, a common neurological condition. Everyday functioning, productivity, and quality of life can all take a hit when migraines strike. There has been an upsurge in interest in complementary self-care methods like self-acupressure for migraines, despite the prevalence of pharmaceutical therapies. This is due to worries about prescription usage, side effects, and treatment expenses.  Results showed that both the frequency and intensity of migraine attacks were significantly reduced in those who regularly engaged in self-acupressure. There were also improvements in the duration of headaches, the symptoms that go along with them, and the need for drugs to alleviate pain. A higher quality of life, more effective coping mechanisms, and more relaxation were among the benefits mentioned by participants. Results show that self-acupressure is safe and well-tolerated with no major side effects.  Reducing the frequency and intensity of migraines using self-acupressure seems to be a safe, effective, and economical supplementary therapy. It is a great non-pharmacological alternative for anyone looking for extra ways to control migraines because of how easy it is to use and the possibility of self-management. We urge the conduct of more large-scale randomized controlled trials to validate these results and to develop standardized methods for self-acupressure in the treatment of migraines.