Sit or lie down in a quiet, dark room
Drink water slowly
Take slow, deep breaths
Relax your jaw, face, neck, and shoulders
Apply a cold compress to the forehead or temples
Apply a warm compress to the neck or sinuses if needed
Gently massage the temples, scalp, neck, or shoulders
Try a short walk or light stretching
Reduce screen time and bright light exposure
Rest your eyes by closing them for a few minutes
Use over-the-counter pain relief only as directed on the label
Avoid alcohol and excess caffeine
Eat a light snack if you have not eaten recently
Sleep or rest if fatigue is contributing
Seek medical care urgently if the pressure is sudden, severe, or comes with vision changes, weakness, confusion, fever, vomiting, or head injury