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Sinus Headaches - another excerpt from my book Shiatsu for Common Ailments

5/14/2019

 
​SINUS HEADACHE            
 
A headache from sinusitis is located on the face. The nose is stuffy, there is thick yellow discharge, a feeling of muzziness and local tenderness over the various sinuses.
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​Points to relieve sinusitis are:   
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St 3, LI 20 and UB 2 on the face.

St 3 is in line with the pupil when facing forward, beside the nose
LI 20 is in the dip beside the nostril
UB 2 is on the inner edge of the eyebrow

​These are all local points to stimulate the flow of Qi to the face

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Lu 7 on the radial bone and LI 4 on the hand: 

Lu 7 is on the radial bone, you can find it if you interlock your thumbs with your forefinger along the bone.
LI 4 is in the web between the thumb and forefinger but against the bone of the forefinger.

Both points have a special effect on headaches and are particularly effective when held simultaneously. 
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                                                                                                                                 Avoid LI 4 during pregnancy  

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​Sp 3 on the inside of the foot and Sp 6 on the inside of the leg.

Sp 3 is on the edge of the bone at the base of the big toe.
Sp 6 is 4 finger-width above the ankle bone, on the shin bone.  It is usually tender.
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These two points are specific for resolving Dampness – which is what causes the headaches as well as being a manifestation of sinusitis.

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