From The Australian Women’s Weekly Home Library Series, Headaches: Relief at Last, A$12.95. Buy the book here.
A headache is a fact of life for countless people every day, but that doesn’t mean that it need be endured in silence. This up-to-date guide explains the causes of most common problems, from tension headaches to migraines, and provides practical answers on how you can set yourself free of headache pain.
A headache is a fact of life for countless people everyday, but that doesn’t mean that it need be endured in silence. Quick stress-busters 1. Sit with your arms held loosely at your sides and with hands resting limply in your lap. Both feet should be flat on the floor. Now breathe in through your nose for a count of five. Hold your breath for three counts, then exhale slowly through your mouth for five counts. Repeat three times. 2. Sitting in the same position, raise your left shoulder to meet your left ear, tensing all the muscles, letting the arm flop down. Repeat with the right arm. Perform this exercise three times, raising both shoulders, then repeat another three times, raising both shoulders together. 3. Position as before. Keeping your shoulders and neck relaxed, screw your face up as tightly as possible – frowning, tightening the jaw and screwing up the eyes. Hold this position for five counts, then relax. Repeat five times. 4. Position as before, remembering to keep your shoulders and neck relaxed. Slowly, turn your head to the right and hold for five counts, then turn it to the left and hold for five counts. Repeat this exercise five times. 5. Finally, stand up and gently relax your arm and neck muscles and have a good stretch before continuing your work.
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