DIY Sinus Treatment

The nerves that transmit sensation from your sinuses are accessible to your fingertips. There are little holes where the nerves from your sinuses emerge to supply sensation to the skin of the face. By gently massaging them, you can stimulate increased drainage from your sinuses and clear your stuffy nose!

Start at the bridge of your nose and slide a finger under each eyebrow until you feel a little divot on each side. Massage in little circles. The more tender it is, the more useful the technique is. 

Next go to the sides of each nostril and slide your fingers outward until you feel another little divot. In addition to being tender, often the congested side can even feel a little swollen over the nerve. 

There's a third pair in the jaw which tends to have less impact on the sinuses but worth exploring. 

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