There are a few massage techniques that can bring relief from sinus pressure. A reflexology massage is often quick and easy. There are five acupressure points on the face you can work by yourself, or with a manual sinus drain technique. Any of these three can be effective in getting the results you desire.
Reflexology for Sinus Pressure
There's a chart in the Resources section that will show you the two points on four toes of the foot to work on. You will want to work both feet. When working these points, you want to use your thumb and index finger and squeeze from the top of the nail and bottom of the toe for 15 to 20 seconds on each point. You can rub in a circular motion to stimulate the area further. There's also a hand chart you can reference, so the fingers can be worked in the same way.
Massage Sinus Release
Place your index fingers on the sides of your nose at the bridge by the corner of your eye, and press them in toward each other for 10 to 20 seconds. These points should be tender to the touch, so be gentle. As you apply pressure, the pain should ease. Follow the eye socket bone pressing your fingers down under the bone gently until you reach the outer corners of the eye.
Place your fingertips on either side of each nostril. Press into the skin and hold. Slowly move outward with a gliding stroke and follow the cheekbones up to the temples on your forehead. Once at the temples, find the sorest spot and rub in a circular motion.
Acupressure Point Massage
Acupressure points are used to relieve sinus pressure quickly and easily. A tenderness should be felt when you find each correct point.
The next starting point is in the middle of the eyebrow. Hold the most sensitive points on both brows for 10 to 20 seconds with a pressure just deep enough not to cause discomfort.
The second points are directly under the pupil on the eye socket bones. Hold both points for 10 to 20 seconds with similar pressure.
The third point is in the middle of the nose at the brow line or the third eye point. Hold it for 10 to 20 seconds with moderate pressure.
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