Sinus Relief Massage
Changes in temperature, environmental allergies and illnesses can all contribute to sinus inflammation. If you are one who suffers from sinus inflammation, you will know that it can be difficult to function normally when symptoms rear their ugly heads! Sinuses are air-filled sacs that clean the air that we breathe through the nose. They lighten the bones of the skill, and provide shape to the face. Allergies, infections and physical obstructions can cause the sinuses become inflamed or swollen.
Causes of sinus inflammation
- Viruses, bacteria and fungi: cold or flu
- Structural problems: deviated septum, nasal polyps can obstruct the flow of mucus and block drainage
- Environmental irritants: indoor and outdoor pollutants, grasses and pollens, certain foods
Symptoms
- Headaches
- Tenderness in the affected area
- Swelling and puffiness around the eyes
- Runny or congested nose
- Facial or tooth pain
- Fatigue
Massage therapists who are working with a client reporting sinusitis must first determine that it is not an acute, infectious case or a medical emergency.
Once the client’s history form confirms this, massage therapists can formulate their session plan. The following four bodywork techniques are known to help sinusitis by breaking up congestion, increasing circulation within the sinuses, aiding the lymph in removing sinusoidal debris and strengthening the immune system:
Properly applied, all these massage techniques can reduce congestion, sinus pressure and migraines.