Head home care handout
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Home relief stretches
Gently tuck the chin 10 times. Close the eyes, breathe deeply and relax the jaw.
- Suboccipital muscles：Lying supine, fingertips support the lower edge of the skull for 60 seconds · Tuck the chin
- Temporalis：Fingertips make small circles on the side of the head · Relax the jaw
- Masseter：Thumb pushes from below the cheekbone toward the angle of the jaw · Open the mouth and relax
- Frontalis：Fingertips push from the middle of the brow toward the hairline
Notes
Not yet reviewed by a qualified practitioner. For educational reference only.
When to see a doctor
Sudden severe headache with vomiting, vision changes or fever: seek medical care immediately.