Traditional point location
Point names and locations are treated as reference information, not as a diagnosis or treatment claim.
Evidence
Evidence and Limits for Migraine Pressure Points
This page explains how Tsubo Guide handles evidence about pressure points, acupuncture, and self-pressing. The site presents supportive self-care information and avoids treatment promises.
Acupuncture research
Research exists for acupuncture and migraine, but professional acupuncture and self-pressing are different interventions.
Self-pressing
Self-pressing guidance stays gentle, limited, and focused on comfort and location awareness.
Headache safety boundaries
One-sided headache alone does not confirm migraine. Diagnosis depends on pattern, associated symptoms, and warning signs.
How to read this page
- Do not treat pressure points as migraine diagnosis or treatment.
- Professional acupuncture research is not the same as self-pressing with your hands.
- Seek medical care first for sudden, unusual, or worsening headache.
References
WHO standard acupuncture point locations in the Western Pacific regionWorld Health Organization Western Pacific RegionHeadaches and Complementary Health Approaches: What the Science SaysNational Center for Complementary and Integrative HealthAcupuncture for preventing migraine attacksCochraneHeadache: When to see a doctorMayo Clinic
Common questions
Why not write “treats migraine”?
Migraine is a medical condition that may require diagnosis and treatment. This site is a self-care reference and does not make treatment promises.
Why include Neiguan?
Neiguan is widely referenced for nausea-related self-care. It is not presented here as a migraine pain treatment point.