How to quickly relieve head pain
In the past 10 days, among the hot topics on health and life tips on the Internet, "How to quickly relieve head pain" has become the focus of many netizens. Whether it's work stress, lack of sleep, or climate change-induced headaches, quick relief is in high demand. The following are scientific mitigation solutions and practical tips compiled based on recent hot topics.
1. Statistics on recent popular headache-related topics

| Ranking | Topic keywords | Search volume (10,000 times/day) | main related factors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Migraine relief quickly | 18.7 | weather changes, stress |
| 2 | tension headache | 12.3 | Sitting for long periods of time, cervical spine problems |
| 3 | menstrual headache | 9.5 | Hormone fluctuations |
| 4 | Headache from lack of sleep | 7.8 | Stay up late, insomnia |
2. 6 effective ways to quickly relieve headaches
1. Cold/hot compress method
• Tension headache: Apply a hot towel at about 40℃ to the neck for 10 minutes
• Migraine attack: Apply ice pack to forehead or temples for 15 minutes
• Note: Use cold compresses with caution for menstrual headaches
2. Acupoint massage (recent popular tutorials on Douyin)
| acupuncture points | location | Massage method |
|---|---|---|
| temple | One finger outside the corner of the eye | Press clockwise for 2 minutes |
| Fengchi point | The depression of the hairline on the back of the neck | Thumb circular motion |
| Hegu point | The position of the tiger's mouth on the back of the hand | Press hard for 1 minute |
3. Diet adjustment method
•Recommended to drink: Mint tea (Xiaohongshu recommended amount +35% in the past 7 days), ginger tea
•Taboo foods: Processed meat (contains nitrite), alcohol (especially red wine)
•New Internet Celebrity Program: Low temperature freshly squeezed watermelon juice (contains magnesium)
4. Light and sound management
• Turn off electronic screens (blue light can worsen headaches)
• Use the White Noise APP (recent downloads increased by 20%)
• Wear anti-blue light glasses (120 million Weibo topic views)
5. Medication Selection Guide
| Headache type | Recommended medicine | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| tension headache | Ibuprofen | Disabled on an empty stomach |
| Migraine | Triptans | Requires doctor's prescription |
| occasional headache | Acetaminophen | Daily dose≤4g |
6. Exercise relief program
•Office first aid: Neck circle exercise (TikTok views exceed 50 million)
•Home recommendation:Yoga Cat-Cow Pose (Top 3 recent Keep training volume)
•Taboo: Avoid strenuous exercise when you have a severe headache
3. Danger signs to be alert to
According to recent data released by tertiary hospitals, the following situations require immediate medical treatment:
• Sudden severe headache (eg "worst pain of my life")
• With fever, vomiting or confusion
• Headache that persists for more than 24 hours after trauma
• First severe headache since age 50
4. Daily life suggestions to prevent headaches
1. Maintain a regular sleep schedule (7-9 hours of sleep)
2. Get up and move every hour (to prevent cervical spine problems)
3. Keep a headache diary (to help doctors diagnose)
4. Control caffeine intake (≤200mg daily)
5. Use anti-glare screen film (JD sales increased by 40% monthly)
Recent research has found that using smart watches to monitor pressure levels (such as the new feature of Huawei GT4) and provide early warning of possible headaches has become a new prevention trend. It is recommended to choose a suitable relief solution based on your own situation. If you have a headache that lasts for more than 3 days, you must seek medical examination in time.
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