Face Marma Points: 3 You Can Safely Press for Headache and Puffy Eyes (Video)

1:54 min23 September 2026Watch on YouTube

Learn a quick, self-care routine that uses gentle pressure on three facial points to ease tension headaches and reduce puffiness around the eyes. The technique takes just two minutes and can be done after washing your face, making it easy to fit into a busy day.

These simple steps are not a medical treatment, but a habit you can try at home. If symptoms persist or are severe, consult a healthcare professional.

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Transcript

A Simple Facial Reset

When four o’clock rolls around and your temples throb, skip the coffee and try a quick thumb massage.

At a Glance

Apply gentle pressure on three facial points after washing, for about two minutes. Keep it firm but not painful.

Three Helpful Points

Find the Shankha spot behind each eyebrow and circle it for twenty seconds. Press the Ajna point between the brows for ten seconds, three times. Lightly tap the under-eye ridge, five to six taps each side.

Why It May Help

Gentle pressure relaxes tight facial muscles; light tapping may shift fluid under the eyes after a day of lying flat. A few minutes of quiet touch slows breathing, easing tension headaches.

What It Won’t Do

It won’t cure a full migraine, clear sinus infection, or erase genetic dark circles. It’s not a substitute for water or regular meals, which also affect headaches.

Safe Simplified Version

Marma therapy uses a practitioner and oil. Here we keep it simple: light external pressure, no deep work, avoid the eyeball.

Before You Try

Skip if you have a facial injury, eye or sinus surgery, an active migraine with aura, or fever with facial pain. Never press the eyeball. Pregnant women are fine.

Give It a Try

When a headache builds around four, do the sequence before tea or a painkiller. If it eases, keep it at your desk.

Take Care

Read the full post at thecareonline.com for more details. This is a self-care habit, not medical advice.

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