Heatstroke headache in traditional Chinese medicine belongs to the category of summer evidence, by the summer months of hot weather, high temperatures, the body’s deficiency of positive qi, can not adapt to changes in the external temperature caused by heatstroke headache can be massaged vertebrae point, Quchi point, Hegu point and other acupuncture points, there is a role in alleviating the heatstroke headache.
1. Great Vertebrae Point: Great Vertebrae Point belongs to the Directing Vessel, in the rear center line, when the seventh cervical vertebrae spinous processes and the first thoracic vertebrae spinous processes between the depression. Pressing and rubbing this point has the effect of clearing away heat and relieving symptoms, energizing the channels, and is the main treatment for colds and fever, heat stroke, headache, Xiangqiang, and other diseases, and is also effective for heat stroke headache.
2. Quchi Acupuncture Point: Quchi Acupuncture Point is located in the elbow area, at the midpoint of the line connecting the ulnar ze and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus. Pressing and rubbing this point has the effect of clearing heat and dispelling wind, harmonizing the blood, descending the reverse and activating the collaterals, and is mainly used to treat fever, sore throat, high blood pressure, headache, etc., so it can be used to alleviate the symptoms of heatstroke headache.
3. Hegu Point: On the back of the hand, the midpoint of the radial side of the 2nd metacarpal bone. Pinch and rub this point has the effect of clearing away heat, clearing the channels and relieving pain, and can treat fever without sweating, headache, Xiangqiang, vomiting, etc., and can also have a certain effect on the headache of heatstroke.
The onset of heatstroke is rapid, in the massage point before, must first move the patient to a cool place; such as in case of emergency, massage points can not relieve the symptoms, but also need to consult a doctor in a timely manner.