Reset Eye Strain with Pressure Points and a Massage Gun

My eye strain is terrible.

I just can't seem to get rid of this eye fatigue.

It's from smartphone use and reading.

Is there any way to fix this?

"The Ultimate Fatigue Recovery Method"

I read a book called "The Takaoka Method: The Ultimate Fatigue Recovery Method" a while back.

The final chapter, chapter four, titled "The Greatest Brain Fatigue Recovery Method for Maximum Performance" is amazing.

This is the basic approach. It's also explained in the video.
The neck area is delicate. Massage it gently.

Furthermore, the book explains how to divide the occipital hollow into upper, middle, and lower sections, detailing how the angle at which you rest your head can loosen your back, calm your mind, and affect your brain.

When I actually tried this, it helped with my eye strain, cleared my head, and made my back feel better.

It's really, really effective.

For eye strain, too

Use the posture of the woman in the YouTube thumbnail above.

The aforementioned book also states that by changing the angle of your neck, it is super effective for eye strain as well.

That angle is a bit hard to figure out. In my case, I search for the angle that helps with eye strain while gently stimulating the occipital hollow.

The book also mentions that finding the exact pressure point is difficult. The details are written in the book, so if you're interested, please give it a read.

It starts on page 243.

Introducing a massage gun

And there is more.

Use a massage gun to gently stimulate the pressure point at the base of your skull with a light touch.

This will blow your mind. Your eyes will pop open. It is incredibly refreshing.

Just one minute of gentle stimulation provides amazing immediate results.

Practice self-care early and often.

Ideally, the basics are to take regular breaks and take care of your eyes.

But, maybe you are obsessed with a new show... or you have to read a mountain of documents for work.
There are times when you just have to strain your eyes for various reasons.
When that happens, you have to do what you have to do.

You can watch the video above, adjust the corner of your chair, and stimulate the pressure points that help with tired eyes.

Furthermore, using a massage gun to gently stroke and stimulate those pressure points feels so good it will blow you away. Your eyes will feel refreshed.

Related goods and such

This one was great. Mytrex.
It is small but incredibly powerful.
It is so torquey that even if you press down hard, it does not stall.
I think Mytrex is the right choice for your first massage gun.
Also, unless you are really picky, a simple one is fine.
In our house, we only use the U-shaped attachment.

Even cats love Mytrex.
Turn it on and the cat comes running.

It is an unconventional way to use it, but a foam roller is perfect for massaging the base of your skull. The height, firmness, and texture are just right.

When your eyes, body, or head are tired, just placing the roller at the base of your skull and lying back is very effective.

The Yuru Taiso (Loose Exercises) I have been doing for over 10 years.
Simple. Feels good. You can do it while lying down.

Once you try it, it is a skill for life.
You can learn it for free on YouTube.

I read this when I want to get an overview of Yuru Taiso or when I want to look up a specific method that seems like it will be effective.

The Kindle version is also convenient because you can check it on your smartphone anytime, anywhere.

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