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To relieve or adjust pressure on the sinuses. Sinus pressure can cause headaches. Relieving that pressure can cause a 'sinus headache" to lessen in intensity.

It stops blood flow to a headache as well - stops the throbbing pain. So it can be used to relieve a headache that way as well.

People also pinch the bridge of their nose to stop the flow of blood during a nosebleed.

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