Sinus congestion occurs when the tissues lining the sinuses become swollen or inflamed, often trapping mucus and creating pressure, pain, and difficulty breathing. While medications can help, manual sinus massage offers a drug-free, self-administered method to stimulate drainage, improve circulation, and ease discomfort. By applying gentle, targeted pressure to specific anatomical points, you can encourage the natural flow of mucus and relieve tension in facial muscles.
As Rachel worked on the Yintang, Emily felt a subtle release of tension in her forehead and nose. Next, Rachel moved on to the GB21 point, located at the base of Emily's skull, in the hollow just below her earlobe. sinus massage points
| Technique | How to do it | Purpose | |-----------|--------------|---------| | | Using thumbs, stroke from the glabella down the sides of the nose to the nostrils. Repeat 10 times. | Stimulates lymphatic drainage. | | Under-eye scoop | Gently sweep fingers from the inner corner of the eye, along the lower orbital rim, toward the ear. | Reduces under-eye puffiness and maxillary congestion. | | Scalp and neck release | Massage the base of the skull (suboccipital muscles) and upper neck. | Relieves referred tension from sinusitis. | Sinus congestion occurs when the tissues lining the
On the fleshy part of the cheek, about one finger-width below the lower eyelid, in line with the pupil. This overlies the maxillary sinus. As Rachel worked on the Yintang, Emily felt
This targets the maxillary sinuses (the largest ones), helping to drain fluid that causes "heavy" cheeks and tooth-aching sinus pain.
