In the article, we will consider how massage is performed for nasal congestion.
The nose has very important functions. First of all, oxygen enters through it, without which it is impossible for a person to survive.
In the nose, the inhaled air warms up, which prevents the hypothermia of the other organs. The lungs are protected from dust and other harmful impurities, and, no less important, from pathogenic microbes. In the end, the nose has an effect on how our voice sounds.
Nasal congestion in the absence of a runny nose is a condition that is periodically observed in each person. Sometimes the disease goes away on its own, and sometimes it becomes a problem that violates the usual way of life.
In autumn, as well as in late spring, people know the feeling of a stuffy nose when it does not breathe at all. Such a process can occur at any moment in infants and the elderly. Moreover, this does not always happen due to rhinitis, but such sensations are extremely unpleasant. This is the most common problem in the world. How can you save your nose if there are no pharmacy drugs at hand?
What helps to restore breathing with a stuffy nose
When the nose is stuffed up, the causes of this condition are very different. And these are not only respiratory diseases. We can talk about allergies, and about the baby’s small sinuses, which get clogged up extremely quickly. More often than others, such a problem affects people who have fractures of the bow and sinusitis.
The process against which the nasal canal becomes clogged is very simple, and directly depends on the air temperature, the amount of dust in the air and other external factors. You can constantly use medications that help relieve the process itself, doing regular washing, and it is best to use a massage against nasal congestion with this phenomenon.
Features of the procedure
Acupressure with nasal congestion always produces a therapeutic effect. Also thanks to this, a preventive effect is achieved. By exerting pressure on the set points, in addition to massage with nasal congestion, it is possible to improve blood circulation, activating the work of several organs.
Its use does absolutely no harm and is suitable for absolutely everyone, including pregnant women and babies. Additionally, you can drip apricot oil into your nose. Thanks to a nasal massage with nasal congestion, an adult and a child can improve their immune system. Such a measure of action to relieve nasal congestion also helps with allergic rhinitis in combination with therapy. It’s good to use recipes from traditional medicine instead of medicines, in addition to massage. Thanks to this, the body will not be harmed. In this matter, herbal juices with vegetable products are excellent.
Exposure points: which areas need pressure
Massage from nasal congestion is done according to certain rules. For example, you need to press on points in the facial area. In this area there are a huge number of such places, ranging from the eyebrows, right up to the chin. In addition, such areas have duplicates: points on the feet and body. Localization of such places is arranged in pairs. In the event that the source of influence is on the one hand, then it will also be on the opposite side. For example, points are located in the following areas:
- On the wings of the nose.
- Near the eyebrow.
- In the area of the corners of the eyes.
- On the earlobes.
- Under the nostrils.
Congestion without a cold - what to do in this case
There are also single centers on the bridge of the nose, tip of the nose, central part of the forehead and so on. Massage with nasal congestion without a runny nose is best combined with massaging movements throughout the face, including the neck, cheekbones, the area behind the ears and the head. Each of the points of influence, as a rule, is responsible for a certain organ, which means that with the help of pressure, the pathologies of the entire human body as a whole are prevented.
Features of massage and exposure points
The massage points for nasal congestion, which are located between the eyebrows, where the maxillary sac is often formed, are responsible for the problem that occurs with vision, lower legs and stomach. By acting on them with the help of pressure, it is possible to help align vision, and at the same time, improve the activity of the stomach.
As for the pain in the legs, the massage course can be increased up to three days, which will completely eliminate such discomfort. The points located on the root of the nose (in the corners of the eyes) are paired and can help in solving the healing of the visual organs, and are also recommended for restoring mental disorders and eliminating the depressive state. Even if you press on them in moments of nervousness, you can not only calm down, but also start to look at all things with a more realistic look.
When a person, besides a runny nose, is also bothered by a pain in the lumbar part, with the help of the thumb and pressure on the under-eye recesses under the eyebrows, they can be quickly weakened. Points on the bridge of the nose are also considered important. In addition to relieving stress and general fatigue, pressing with the help of finger pads on them, there is a chance to help your stomach become more healthy.
The procedure for performing massage of the nose in adults
Before starting this procedure, you must always wash your hands thoroughly, as well as cleanse the skin of the face. Any massage movements must be only light and pleasant. They are usually made in a circle strictly clockwise. At each point, pressure is applied no more than ten times without rough movement. In time, this usually takes about one minute. After a quarter of an hour, repeat the procedure for fixing. Repetition recommended by all laryngologists.
Doing massage is allowed both independently and an indefinite number of times (until the desired effect). Immediately after the second session, a surge of strength and energy can be felt, and, in addition, you can breathe fully through your nose. Massage in the presence of congestion of this organ in a child is recommended with similar movements until the symptoms disappear. We will discuss this in more detail below.
No less popular at present is the technique of tapping a key point. To do this, you need to bend your thumbs, gently tap on the nose for thirty seconds, and then go down the sides of the nose, having performed similar manipulation in this area for another fifty seconds. Then you need to tap the left and right sides alternately. That is, they first process the left part for twenty seconds, and then move on to the right. Next, let's talk about the features of massage for children.
Massage for a child with nasal congestion
According to experts, with a runny nose in babies, doing a nose massage is not just allowed, it is very necessary. The technique for performing this procedure is extremely simple, but it is also just as effective. During therapy, it is very important to understand which points need to be affected. All areas that are located around the nose are considered the most effective. In that case, if the massage with a runny nose in the baby is done correctly, then his condition will greatly ease. By relieving congestion, the baby’s breathing will improve rapidly. Important points for massage with a runny nose and nasal congestion in children are the following areas:
- The area of the wings of the nose.
- A site located between the superciliary arches.
- The area is just above the nasal wings.
Carrying out a massage from a runny nose and nasal congestion can improve the overall health of the crumbs. At the same time, the release of sputum is also facilitated, and at the same time spasms are mitigated. Among other things, blood circulation becomes more saturated, and the effectiveness of other medical procedures is manifested more clearly.
Which patients should not massage for nasal congestion
Any useful physiotherapeutic procedure has its own strict contraindications. For example, performing acupressure with a runny nose and nasal congestion is not suitable for patients who have the following symptoms:
- At a very high temperature, which manifests itself against the background of an exacerbation of inflammation.
- In case of unpleasant pain during massage movements.
- Against the background of irritated skin in the area of biologically active points (with allergic dermatitis, pustules, herpes, and so on).
Next, we find out what people write about this technique, who happened to use it as part of getting rid of nasal congestion.
Reviews about this type of therapeutic massage
Everyone who has done such a therapeutic massage, in the reviews report that sometimes numbness can be felt along with the nasal bulge. It may also seem that it is punched by electric shock. However, in most cases, the comments report that people experience a feeling of lightness with a rush of heat, as well as the fact that in general such a technique is almost always effective. Many agree that such a procedure is quite pleasant. Some even write that such a massage causes an active secretion of endorphins, that is, hormones of pleasure and joy.