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Pressure Point Sinus Headache Relief

More than 35 million people suffer from sinus disease in the United States, according to the website ent-consult.com. The sinus cavity is a large empty space in the middle of the head that filters the air and keeps harmful particles from entering the lungs. The sinus cavity is sensitive, easily irritated and inflamed by allergens, the common cold and the environment. When the sinus cavity becomes agitated, it swells, causing pressure on the eyes, ears and jaw. The pressure in turn causes headaches that can be severe and painful. Using pressure points is one way to alleviate sinus headaches.

  1. The Tapping Method

    • Use the tapping method to alleviate pressure causing the sinus headache. Have a friend or family member help you. Sit in a chair and ask your friend to place his hands on the sides of your head, starting at the temples. Have your friend use his pointer finger to tap the temple and begin walking down the cheek bone of your face until meeting at the nose. Have the friend slowly walk back up the cheek bone while tapping. End the tapping with a gentle message on the temples. Repeat as often as needed.

    The Head-Press Method

    • Use the head-press method for sinus headaches that are affecting the forehead. Have a friend stand in front of you, placing one hand on the back of the head and the other directly on the forehead. Have the friend slowly apply pressure, progressively getting harder and harder. Once the head is compressed by the hands, hold the position for 10 seconds, and then have your friend slowly let up on the pressure. Repeat as often as needed.

    Massage

    • Use massage at the base of the back of the head where the head and neck meet. Have a friend find the two lobes at the bottom of the skull. Instruct your friend to press on the two lobes for 20 to 30 seconds, ending with a gentle massage. The pressure placed on the back of the head will alleviate sinus headaches on the top of the head, in the forehead or cheekbone region. Repeat this method as needed.

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