How to Use Shiatsu for a Sinus Headache

Shiatsu applies pressure to the meridians (energy pathways) to open blocked nasal and sinus passages and relieve the pain and discomfort of sinusitis.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Use the pads of your index fingers to press under the bony ridge at the inner edge of your eyebrow to ease the eye pain and fatigue associated with increased sinus pressure.

2. Relieve frontal sinus pain by applying pressure to the point on the back of your hand at the web between your thumb and index finger.

3. Locate the point just below the cheekbone and level with the pupil of your eye as you look straight ahead. Press upward to relieve nasal and head congestion as well as pressure from behind the eyes and eye fatigue.

4. Promote relief from a frontal headache (forehead) and release pressure from behind your eyes by using your thumb pads to apply pressure to your forehead approximately one finger-width above your eyebrow and level with the pupil of your eye.

5. Decrease inflammation and clear your stuffy, runny nose by pressing your index fingers to the outer borders of the nose where the nasal flesh meets the face. Hold the pressure for five to seven breaths to open the nasal passages.

6. Find relief from sinus headaches and allergy symptoms by stimulating the area on top of the foot where the bones between the big toe and the second toe merge.

Tips & Warnings

• Use steps 1 through 3 to open sinus blockage.
• Holding step 2 for at least two minutes will release congestion in the head and digestive tract to alleviate the pressure of a sinus headache.
• Vaporizing your sinuses with humidified steam helps to promote sinus drainage.
• Take an aromatherapy bath with 20 drops of equal parts tea tree, lavender and eucalyptus oils to promote drainage of the sinuses, decrease inflammation and open the nasal passages.
• Omit step 2 for pregnant women as it may stimulate premature uterine contractions.
• Allergies to yeast (candida), milk, wheat, and eggs are common to those with chronic sinusitis. If you feel you may suffer from food allergies, consult with your physician.

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[thesquirrelymom]

on 11/15/2008 I am just now getting around to commenting on this article, but it is how I found ehow about a year ago. My head hurt so bad I was thinking about going to urgent care, but didn't feel like it so I searched and wound up finding this. I sat at my computer and followed your instructions precicely, and my headache melted away. I have used it a lot of times since, and have told many others about it. People, if you do this right and take your time, it WORKS! Don't skip steps. Thank you so much for this information.