Acupoints for Occipital Headache
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CYC13Bladder
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🗺️ Meridian: Auricular Points
🇨🇳 Chinese: 膀胱 (bǎng guāng)
🎯 Location: At the junction of the anterior 1/3 and middle 1/3 of the line from Prostate and Ureter.
⚠️ Cautions: Caution in acute cystitis.
🛡️ Treats: dysuria, sciatica, lumbago, neurasthenia, nocturia
HX08Lesser Occipital Nerve
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🗺️ Meridian: Auricular Points
🇨🇳 Chinese: 枕小神經點 (zhěn xiǎo shén jīng diǎn)
🎯 Location: On both ears, at the inner edge of the Helix Tubercle.
⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.
🛡️ Treats: headache, pain, shen disturbance, occipital headache, lesser occipital neuralgia
POS23C3-C4
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🗺️ Meridian: Auricular Points
🇨🇳 Chinese: 頸椎3-4 (jǐng zhuī 3-4)
🎯 Location: Corresponding to the lower 1/5 part of the Cervical Vertebrae, but on the posterior auricle
⚠️ Cautions: Caution near vertebral artery.
🛡️ Treats: dizziness, occipital headache, nuchal muscle tension, 3rd and 4th cervical vertebral degeneration
Using Acupoints for Occipital Headache
Self-Treatment Guidelines
- Locate acupoints using anatomical landmarks
- Apply firm, steady pressure for 1-3 minutes
- Treat 2-3 times daily for best results
When to Seek Professional Help
- Severe or persistent occipital headache
- Symptoms worsen despite treatment
- If you have underlying health conditions
Disclaimer: The acupoint information provided is for educational purposes only.