The sinus problems start with a common nasal allergy and lead to chronic sinus congestion. The pressure points for sinus congestion provide instant relief in sinus symptoms like nose choking, ears blocking and pain in cheek bones.
The nasal allergies and sinus congestion occur because of fungi, bacteria, allergens, pen dander, cold weather and other infections/allergies. You should start self-treatment with acupressure points for sinus and nasal congestion whenever you recognize any nasal allergy in your sinuses.
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Acupressure Pressure Points for Sinus
There are mainly four types of acupressure points for sinus congestion that we have divided based on their location on the human body.
- Acupressure Points for Sinus on Face
- Acupressure Points for Sinus on Neck and Head
- Acupressure Points for Sinus on Arms and Hands
- Acupressure Points for Sinus on Legs and Feet
Applying Acupressure Points for Sinus Congestion on daily basis will help you in relieving the discomfort of Sinus Problems and Nasal Congestion. Here we provide the Acupressure Points for Nasal Congestion in detail as under:
Sinus Pressure Points on Face
Acupressure Points for Sinus on face are situated around the Nose. The exact places of Acupressure Facial Points for Sinus Congestion are between the eyebrows, on the bridge of the Nose, Nostril Sides and under the Cheeks. The Points are as displayed in Picture
Bridge of the Nose – Urinary Bladder 2 (UB2):
Find the points on top of your nose i.e. Bridge of the Nose. Put your Finger(s) on the Bridge of the nose same as we can see in Picture. Apply Pressure on the Bridge of the Nose for around four minutes.
Nostril Sides – Large Intestine 20 (LI20):
Go to the bottom of the Nose and gently touch the Nostril Sides. As you find the Pressure Point on Nostril Side, apply pressure on the points for a few minutes with your both hands’ fingers 90 degrees to your face.
Under the Cheeks – Stomach 3 (ST3):
Find the tender point under your cheeks. Move your hand around the below the Cheek to find that point. As you find that point, push at that point from bottom to upper side.
Third Eye Point – Governing Vessel 24.5 (GV24.5):
Find the third eye point right between your eyebrows, it is quite easy to locate the GV24.5 pressure point. Once you recognize the this point, you can stimulate it by applying firm pressure with your thumb/index finger for one minute, then leave.
As you find Acupressure Points for Sinus on face, Apply Pressure and rub the points one by one for several times in a day. These pressure points for sinus will help you to Heal your Frontal Sinus Problem and Upper Sinus Problem like Eyestrain, Red Eyes, Nasal Congestions & Polyps, Stress, Anxiety and Restlessness.
Sinus Pressure Points on Neck and Head:
The acupressure points for sinus on neck and head include various pressure points. You can see the location of each point in its picture and learn how to massage it by reading the explanation below the picture.
Top of the Neck on backside – Governing Vessel 16 (GV16):
Go to the backside of your head and top of the Neck, you will find the point. The point will be at middle of the neck and right up the top. The place where the Neck and Skull meets is the Point. Hold it with your one hand as thumb on the point. Apply Pressure for 5 minutes with your Thumb.
On Back of the Head Below the Skull – Gallbladder 20 (GB20):
The point is on Back of the Head. You will be able to find the Head Point by both hands, Put your Thumbs on the backside of Head below the Skull and fingers on upper side of Head. Find the Points on Head and Apply Pressure with both thumbs together for around 5 minutes.
As you find the Acupressure Neck and Head Points for Sinus Congestion, apply pressure for 5 minutes separately. Use your Thumb for applying pressure on Top of the Neck backside your head and hand should be on your head. Then use two thumbs together to apply pressure on Head. You should cover almost 3 Inches area while applying pressure.
Acupressure Neck and Head Points for Sinus Congestion will help you in regulating your breathing system, Relief in Tension and bring Mental Clarity.
Urinary Bladder 7 Point (UB7):
Acupressure Urinary Bladder 7 Point works fast on Nasal Congestion and Discharge. The UB7 Point is situated on the top of your head, 5 centimeters away from UB6 Point and 5 centimeters lateral to the mid-line.
Apply gentle pressure on UB7 Point with both hands to heal Nasal Congestion, Loss of Consciousness, Headache, Heaviness of Head, Nosebleed, Loss of Smelling, Nasal Discharge and Nasal Sores.
Collarbone – Kidney 27 Point (K27):
Acupressure Kidney 27 Point is very effective for Nasal Congestion. You can find the K27 Point at the base of the collarbone and next to the breastbone on both sides. Apply firm pressure on Kidney 27 (Collarbone Points) for two minutes and then release them.
By stimulating K27 Point, you can get relief in Nasal Congestion, Sinus Infection, Cough, Sore Throat, Anxiety, Hiccups and Panic Attacks.
Sinus Pressure Points on Arms and Hands:
Arms and Hands Acupressure Points for Sinus Congestion and Nasal Problems are the Inner Gate Point and Hand Valley Point as well as Finger Tips and Nails.
The exact location for Acupressure Arms and Hands Points are displayed in pictures. Finger Tips are exact backside of nails. As you find the points, apply pressure on each point one by one. Use your Thumb to apply pressure.
Inner Gate – Pericardium 6 (PC6):
The Inner Gate is the point you can find on the backside of your Wrist, put your fingers on your wrist and find out the most active point. As you find that point, apply Pressure to downwards on the Point with your thumb.
Union Valley – Large Intestine 4 (LI4):
This point is well known and easy to find. With the help of your Thumb, you can find the union valley point i.e. LI4 point. As you find the Large Intestine 4 Point exact between your Thumb and Index Finger, apply pressure with your other Thumb and Index Finger.
Finger Tips and Nails:
he Next points are Finger Tips and Nails. You can find these points on your Nails of Fingers and Finger Tips exact behind the Nails. As you find the points, apply pressure on the points one by one for short time.
Acupressure Arms and Hands Points will help you in raising circulation to Sinus and reduce breathing problems, removing Tension from Neck, Shoulder and Head, drain the Sinus fast and improve circulation in other parts of the body. Acupressure Arms and Hands Points are helpful relieving Sinus Problems and other benefits.
Sinus Pressure Points on Leg and Feet:
Acupressure Points for Sinus Congestion Leg and Feet Points are situated at the Toes, the Toes Nails and the Upper Outside Shin. These points are very helpful in Sinus Congestion.
Toes:
Start with the bottom of the Feet, find the Toes and move your hand to reach the Toes point. The Toes points are situated at Toes just like Fingers. Press the Toe tips one by one in clock wise manner or vice versa. Toes Points will not only heal the Sinuses, but also prevents the Sinuses to occur on long time practice in future.
Toe Nails:
There are Toe Nails where the Sinus Acupressure Points are situated. The points are exactly located on Thumb nail and other fingers’ nails. Find the points as displayed in Picture. Apply gentle pressure on each point in clock wise manner or Vice Versa. This will improve circulation in Sinus area.
Upper Outside Shin – Stomach 36 (ST36):
The Upper outside shin point is situated under the knee. Start with your knee cap and move downwards and select the Upper outside shin. The Shin Point is exactly located where the Shin meets the Muscle. Upper outside Shin Point will help in improvement of circulation in Sinuses and ears.
Great Rushing – Liver 3 (LV3):
The Great Rushing Point is located on the top of the feet, in the tendons between first toe and second toe. The exact location of Liver 3 point is at the junction where the first and second metatarsal bones meet. It can relieve headache, pain around eyes, nausea and improve memory & concentration power.
Frequently Asked Questions
The sinus congestion can cause headache, anxiety, nose/ear blocking and other problems. The acupressure points can help you to get rid of sinus congestion. To know how it works, you need to read the questions and their answers given below.
Q.1 How do I clear my sinuses with acupressure?
You can clear your sinuses with acupressure points for sinus congestion that we have explained above. You should apply them regularly to clear your sinuses faster.
Q.2 Where are pressure points for sinuses located?
The pressure points for sinuses are located on head, neck, chest, face, arms, hands, legs and feet. You can find the exact location of sinus pressure points with help of the pictures added with each point.
Q.3 Does acupressure work for sinus problems?
Yes, acupressure does work for sinus problems with its effective pressure points that regulate breathing and relieve discomfort caused by sinus congestion.
Q.4 What pressure points help to get rid of sinus pressure?
Large Intestine 20, Stomach 3 and Urinary Bladder 2 pressure points help to get rid of sinus pressure. You can also use Small Intestine 18, Large Intestine 19, Third Eye Point, Gallbladder 20 and Large Intestine 4 pressure points for sinus relief.
Final Thoughts:
The acupressure points for sinus congestion shared above are very effective for sinus and nasal problems. You should apply these pressure points regularly to relieve sinus symptoms faster.
We have explained most effective pressure points for sinus congestion based on our knowledge and research. In case you have queries regarding how to treat sinus with acupressure then ask us in the comment section, we will answer your queries ASAP.