How To Relieve Sinus Pain with Acupressure

SinusPts Points to relieve sinus pain

Apply gentle, yet firm pressure to each of these points to relieve sinus pain due to sinusitis and sinus congestion.
The four points shown on the diagram are located on both sides of the face. In total, you will contact eight acupressure points. With the person lying face up, sit behind their head and apply pressure to one set of points at a time.
Encourage the sinus sufferer to fully drop the weight of their head onto the supporting surface, close their eyes, and breathe normally.  Allow your pressure to deepen when they exhale. Ask if you are applying enough pressure, or too much. Together, you will figure out just how much pressure is needed.

5- 10 minutes of acupressure will bring relief.

Take your time. Hold each point for 3 – 5 breaths, slowly release your contact and move on to the next set of points. Repeat this process a few times until relief is felt.
Once the sinuses open, the pressure will reduce and the sinus pain will also reduce. Now it’s time for you to give a simple short foot massage. Massaging the feet balances the energy from head to toe, bringing even more relief.
Below is a video showing how to locate each point:

Cindy Black

Cindy Black is the Founder of Big Tree School of Natural Healing and the author of Meridian Massage, Pathways to Vitality. She is appreciated for her ability to make the complex accessible, fun, and practical.

19 Comments

  1. Premala on November 22, 2019 at 6:06 am

    Very informative Cindy… Thanks lot

  2. Ruzha Yankova on November 19, 2019 at 6:46 am

    Wow, amazing. Thank you

  3. Marietta on October 27, 2019 at 2:07 pm

    Good to know Cindy let me review the link I will contact you…thanks

  4. Marietta on October 27, 2019 at 12:57 am

    Thanks alot Cindy for the quick reply do you offer courses or online courses about acupressure points?and at end of it all will I get a certificate…..
    Marietta

    • Cindy Black on October 27, 2019 at 9:47 am

      Hi Marietta,

      Yes – I have an online certification program, when you complete the course you will receive a certificate. The Certification Program incorporates acupressure points, I call my work Meridian Massage. Here is the link to the Meridian Massage Certification Program Online

      Let me know if you have any questions about the program – it’s a wonderful way to go very deep with acupressure!
      – Cindy

  5. marrieta on October 26, 2019 at 11:59 am

    Thanks Cindy for the quick reply…I was also wondering if there’s another acupressure point in between ST 3 and SI 18…thanks we love you all the way from kenia

    • Cindy Black on October 26, 2019 at 3:47 pm

      Hi Marrieta,
      I don’t know of other points between those 2. There are many points on the face – here is a link to some of the more commonly used ones for sinus pain https://www.bigtreehealing.com/how-to-relieve-sinus-pain-with-acupressure/
      Points have many uses, so even though I am writing these points to relieve sinus pain, they have other applications as well that may benefit your work.
      – Cindy

  6. marriata on October 22, 2019 at 4:50 am

    Hello Cindy in really admire you…am your greatest follower…kindly explain to me how to locate stomach 3 (Facial beauty secret point)and stomach 7…Regards

    • Cindy Black on October 23, 2019 at 11:53 am

      Hi Marriata,

      Stomach 3 is level with the nostrils on the vertical line directly below the pupil when the person is looking is forward.

      • Amber on December 4, 2022 at 6:11 pm

        Oh no! My go-to video to relieve my daughter’s sinus pain is gone! Please share where it’s gone?

  7. Genesis M. Roy, LMT, ISHA on December 17, 2018 at 10:57 am

    Thank you so much Cindy! You are always on the mark for what is needed making the knowledge you impart
    to be used not just in an intellectual knowing but using the knowledge in Daily Living for a Healthy Lifestyle!
    You are the BEST!, Blessings & Lots of Love Always

  8. Martha on December 12, 2018 at 8:37 pm

    You are so generous! Thank you for this latest sharing…

  9. rachelle on December 5, 2018 at 8:35 am

    Happy Holidays Cindy!
    Thank you so much for the review video. It is so helpful. I share this with my clients all the time, but you added more points that are so delightful for clearing. Stay well and enjoy the season. Hope its fruitful and joyful to boot!
    Rachelle Neher , Peace within

    • Cindy Black on December 5, 2018 at 9:59 am

      Thank you Rachelle!

      🙂

  10. […] Caring for ourselves naturally is even better when we combine different approaches. When I have a stuffy nose or sinus congestion, I use steam inhalations and acupressure.  Now that you have mastered steam inhalations, go check out acupressure points to relieve sinus congestion. […]

  11. […] Caring for ourselves naturally is even better when we combine different approaches. When I have a stuffy nose or sinus congestion, I use steam inhalations and acupressure.  Now that you have mastered steam inhalations, go check out acupressure points to relieve sinus congestion. […]

  12. precious leyva on September 9, 2017 at 2:39 pm

    Wow, I had no idea that acupressure could help with sinus relief. Since my allergies get worse in the fall, it might be a good to hit the acupoints to help my sinuses. It might be a good idea to visit with someone who can help me learn more about acupressure and sinus relief.

  13. Tracee Costa LMP on February 16, 2017 at 7:11 pm

    Thank you! 🙂

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