Massage for sinusitis at home: how to do it right, the benefits
The content of the article:
- How to do massage correctly
- Massage points
- Contraindications
- Video
Sinusitis is a disease in which the sinuses are inflamed. The cause of its appearance is most often pathogenic microorganisms. Sinusitis can also occur as a complication of colds. Also, nose injuries and curvature of the nasal septum can lead to its development.
Massage during the treatment of sinusitis helps to facilitate nasal breathing and accelerate recovery, for it you need to know which points to act on
With sinusitis, nasal congestion appears with mucous or mucopurulent discharge. It is accompanied by a headache that worsens when the head is tilted or in the evening. Other characteristic symptoms are fever and general malaise.
Massage for sinusitis at home can speed up recovery and alleviate the patient's condition. The massage technique includes a set of influences and techniques that are applied in accordance with certain rules.
The procedure affects the body as follows:
- allows you to eliminate nasal congestion;
- helps to relieve pain;
- improves blood circulation in the affected area;
- liquefies mucous secretion and improves its outflow;
- improves the transport function of the ciliated epithelium.
Also, massage is a method of preventing relapse in the chronic form of the disease.
How to do massage correctly
In order for the massage of the nose with sinusitis to be effective, it is necessary to adhere to certain rules.
Massage is performed with the pads of the thumb and forefinger
The massage is done while sitting or lying down; before the procedure, it is recommended to sit quietly and relax for a few minutes. Keep your hands warm.
You need to press on the points with the pads of the thumb and forefinger, the effect should be smooth. At first, the points should be massaged lightly, gradually increasing the intensity. The pressure on the skin should be felt, but not painful. Massage movements are circular, clockwise.
Before starting the procedure, you need to cleanse the skin of the face from cosmetics and apply a nourishing cream. The breath must be monitored, it must be even and deep. Each point must be affected for 5-7 minutes. If a sharp pain appears at the point of pressing, or nosebleeds develop, the massage should be stopped immediately.
First, the procedure is carried out once a day, then it is repeated in the morning and in the evening, and then the frequency is increased up to three times a day. The massage should be done daily for two weeks.
Before starting the procedure, you should consult your doctor.
It must be remembered that massage is an auxiliary treatment for sinusitis, and it does not replace the use of medicines. Since the causative agent of the disease in most cases is bacteria, the doctor should prescribe antibiotic therapy. The drug, its dosage and regimen of use are selected individually.
Massage points
In order for the procedure to be effective, it is necessary to determine the points of influence:
- between the eyebrows: pressing on this point helps to relieve headaches and reduce swelling;
- in the center of the forehead: relieves muscle tension and reduces the intensity of headaches;
- in the area of the cheekbone perpendicular to the pupil: improves the discharge of the contents of the maxillary sinuses;
- under the eyes in the area of the maxillary sinuses: allow to improve blood circulation in this area;
- at the wings of the nose: helps to eliminate nasal congestion and restore nasal breathing;
- at the base of the skull: reduces the severity of headache;
- between the sternum and the collarbone: improves the flow of secretions and promotes expectoration.
One of the important points is located at the base of the skull, the impact on it can reduce the severity of headache
In order to improve the general condition, you can additionally carry out a soothing massage: you should gently and carefully massage the cheekbones, avoiding the area near the eyes, the procedure should be carried out lying down, the points are pressed simultaneously; sitting on a chair, lean your elbow on the table and lower your hand palm down, gently massage your relaxed wrist; lightly massage the eyebrow from the side of the eye.
Also effective is the effect on the area between the shoulder blades, between the third and fourth thoracic vertebrae. The massage should last 5-10 minutes. The procedure is carried out daily for a week.
Contraindications
Acupressure massage for sinusitis is not recommended in the following cases:
- dermatological diseases, the presence of a rash or warts on the skin;
- blood diseases;
- the presence of large moles at the site of exposure;
- infectious diseases accompanied by increased body temperature;
- psychical deviations;
- epilepsy;
- oncological diseases;
- pregnancy.
You should not massage your child without having the appropriate knowledge and skills. At the first signs of the disease in children, it is necessary to urgently seek advice from an otolaryngologist or pediatrician.
Massage can speed up recovery and relieve sinusitis symptoms. Despite the fact that it can bring significant benefits, it should be carried out only after consultation with a doctor.
Video
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Anna Kozlova Medical journalist About the author
Education: Rostov State Medical University, specialty "General Medicine".
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