Acupressure for the Head and Eyes

In 1996, the FDA gave acupuncture its first U.S. seal of approval, when it classified acupuncture needles as medical devices. In the 20 years since, study after study indicates that, yes, acupuncture can work.
“There’s nothing magical about acupuncture,” Hui says. “Many of these [alternative] techniques, including acupuncture, they all work by activating the body’s own self-healing [mechanism].”Acupuncture has long been recognized as an effective treatment for chronic pain. In 2012, a study found acupuncture was better than no acupuncture or simulated acupuncture for the treatment of four chronic pain conditions:Back and neck pain
Osteoarthritis (your doctor may call it “degenerative joint disease” or “wear and tear arthritis)
Chronic headache
Shoulder painThe National Institutes of Health calls the study “the most rigorous evidence to date that acupuncture may be helpful for chronic painAcupuncture is safe if done correctly. If you’re thinking about getting it, remember these tips:
Acupuncture can be dangerous if you take certain medications, have a pacemaker, are at risk of infection, have chronic skin problems, or are pregnant. Talk to your doctor before you jump in.
https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/features/acupuncture-pain-killer