21 Unexpected Things Real People Do To Cure Headaches

    Chew a lemon, get pinched, do some push-ups, and more creative ways to feel better.

    Nora Whelan
    by Nora Whelan

    BuzzFeed Staff

    We asked the BuzzFeed Community to tell us what helps them keep headaches in check. Here are some methods you might not have tried yet:

    Please note that these aren’t medical recommendations. Be sure to check with your doctor before starting any kind of treatment.

    1. Have someone lend you a hand.

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    "I’ve tried to do it for myself, but it's always more effective when someone else does it for you." —hilarykinch

    2. Catch some rays.

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    —Barbara Boyd, Facebook

    3. Behold the beauty of binaural beats.

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    "Hop on YouTube and search 'Instant Migraine Headache Relief (Binaural Beats Migraine Cure).'" —JesTheBest

    4. Put your trust in citrus.

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    "Grab one, cut it into segments, and chew it for a bit. Hope this helps you as much as it has helped me!" —Jay4ever101

    5. Make sure you're not misaligned (and if you are, get help).

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    "It's not a mild, relaxing massage (they stick two fingers as deep into my neck as possible), but it helps." —Katarzyna Prosińska, Facebook

    6. Keep it cool.

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    —Muriel Carlisle, Facebook

    7. Treat yo'self.

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    "It works within minutes every time!" —sydneyw4bfc66b87

    8. Pinch the pain away.

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    "I get major pressure migraines, and it's the only thing that has worked. " —lea-maried

    9. Get your gherkin on.

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    —chadm4853a150c

    10. Work it out.

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    "Do sets of push-ups, pull-ups, or something else — just make sure to do them vigorously and really engage your muscles." —heikes4

    11. DIY a remedy.

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    "I put it in the microwave for one minute, then rest with it the nape of my neck. It really helps the blood flow, relaxing the pain away." —s455821114

    12. De-stress with tea and Tiger Balm.

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    —Cody Gude-Garcia, Facebook

    13. Get your blood flowing.

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    —Kayla Swartz, Facebook

    14. Bite back.

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    —cassie2441

    15. Lather, rinse, repeat.

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    —LIconroy42

    16. Stay steamy.

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    "You can also add other things to the water, like rosemary." —MissOlgaS

    17. Just listen.

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    "It works absolute wonders, and is so relaxing you'll asleep after a few tracks!" —laurenannh

    (Check out the playlist here.)

    18. Cross that bridge.

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    "It really makes the pain go away!" —faryala

    19. Take a relaxing bath.

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    —jennyl4946c103d

    20. Keep it simple and sleep.

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    "Sometimes you just have to shut down your mind and restart it like a computer." —shaek44cc1d2ce

    21. Or sleep with someone else.

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    —AJ500

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