Acupressure Treatment For Pain In The Jaw
Acupressure is often successful in relieving jaw pain. Sit comfortably or lie down, close your eyes and breath deeply when massaging the active points.
STEP 1: Acupressure Point Li 4 - This point is forbidden for pregnant women - Start with a less painful side
STEP 1 Acupressure Point Li 4 - This point is forbidden for pregnant women - Start with a less painful side
Location: between thumb and index finger as indicated on the picture.
Direction: apply firm deep strokes of pressure in upward direction. The initial painful sensation will soon begin to subside.
Duration: 2 min
STEP 2: Acupressure Point Li 4 - This point is forbidden for pregnant women - Switch to a more painful side
STEP 2 Acupressure Point Li 4 - This point is forbidden for pregnant women - Switch to a more painful side
Location: between thumb and index finger as indicated on the picture.
Direction: apply firm deep strokes of pressure in upward direction. The initial painful sensation will soon begin to subside.
Duration: 2 min
STEP 3: Ear Point Si 19, GB 2, TW 21 - Start with a less painful side
STEP 3 Ear Point Si19, GB2, TW21 - Start with a less painful side
Location: Si9 is in the front of the ear hole in the hollow that becomes deeper when the mouth is open. GB2 is in the depression half finger-width below Si9. TW21 is in the depression half fingerwidth above Si 9.
Direction: apply firm deep strokes of pressure. The initial painful sensation will soon begin to subside.
Duration: massage every point for about 1 min.
STEP 4: Ear Point Si 19, GB 2, TW 21 - Switch to a more painful side
STEP 4 Ear Point Si19, GB2, TW21 - Switch to a more painful side
Location: Si 9 is in the front of the ear hole in the hollow that becomes deeper when the mouth is open. GB2 is in the depression half finger-width below Si9. TW21 is in the depression half fingerwidth above Si9.
Direction: apply firm deep strokes of pressure. The initial painful sensation will soon begin to subside.
Duration: massage every point for about 1 min.
STEP 5: Acupressure Point St 6 - Start with a less painful side
STEP 5 Acupressure Point St6 - Start with a less painful side
Location: on the muscle that bulges the teeth are clenched.
Direction: apply firm deep strokes of pressure into the jaw. The initial painful sensation will soon begin to subside.
Duration: 1 min
STEP 6: Acupressure Point St6 - Switch to a more painful side
STEP 6 Acupressure Point St6 - Switch to a more painful side
Location: on the muscle that bulges the teeth are clenched.
Direction: apply firm deep strokes of pressure into the jaw. The initial painful sensation will soon begin to subside.
Duration: 1 min
Category: Acupressure
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