Acupressure massage for toothache: what points to massage, techniques and nuances

Toothache is a test that only a few can go through without stress. It is almost impossible to withstand the constantly growing discomfort without pain medications, but their reception may not be available for a number of reasons.

Today, the popularity of methods that have an ancient history, but in modern society, are perceived as something unusual and even frightening, is growing. We are talking about acupressure, widely used in the East, a remedy for toothache.

Development and popularity of the method

People owe the advent of acupressure to the scientists and healers of Ancient China. The first mentions of such a method of treatment can be found in chronicles dating back more than 3 thousand years.

Thanks to the chronicles, it was possible to find out that there are certain places on the human body that are responsible for the health of an organ, a decrease pain sensations are points, when pressed, the disturbed functions of the body are restored and a significant improvement in general well-being occurs person.

It is possible to get rid of the debilitating pain with the help of acupressure because the method is based on the ability of muscles to relax, therefore, the intensity of pain experienced by human.

The popularity and demand for the method is largely determined by the fact that it does not require the use of drugs, is simple enough for independent reproduction at home, and can also be used as basic first aid.

Most often, people try to get rid of pain with the help of modern medicines, but here it is important to understand that together with positive effect - disappeared pain, the body receives a "blow" to many organs, since the composition of the funds contains chemical substances.

Why not abandon harmful components and turn to the wisdom and experience of ancient healers? Our body has many points, when exposed to which it is possible to reduce toothache and any other pain in a short time and with a guaranteed effect.

Where are the magic points located?

To forget about toothache, it is necessary to act on a certain point on your own body. There are several main points, with the right pressure on which the discomfort is gradually drowned out, and after a while they completely disappear.

Which points should be massaged for toothache:

• on the back of the hand between the thumb and forefinger (in the recess);
• on the index finger (in the left corner of the nail plate);
• in the recess on the left cheek, where the jaws connect to each other;
• on the palm of your hand, between the middle and ring fingers (it is necessary to act on the area located two cm from the finger fold);
• on the wrist from the side of the palm (located where the pulse is felt).

It is not difficult to influence the points, any person can cope with the task.

The basics of acupressure

Acupressure massage is an effective way to get rid of a toothache, so you should learn how to perform it so that at home conditions, in nature or on a trip, always be able to withstand unbearable sensations, when the opportunity to buy a medicine can and not to be.

Features of the impact on treatment points:

1. Affect the point on the back of the hand, follows for 2-3 minutes. Massage is carried out pressing with the thumb of the other hand. It is very simple to determine the strength - press until a slight redness appears on the skin.
2. Point on the index finger will work if you act on it with light pressure with your fingers. The massage continues until there is pain at the point of pressure. It pulls off a toothache, so when the discomfort passes, the person feels a significant improvement in well-being, and the toothache goes away completely.
3. Point on the cheek well felt when a person opens his mouth wide. Therefore, it can be determined without much difficulty. Press lightly on it using your index finger. After that, press 5 times and massage in circular motions 30 times or until the toothache begins to decrease.
4. Point on the palm, between the middle and ring fingers will work as an effective pain reliever, at that moment, when you press on it with the fingernail of the other hand, so that an unpleasant painful sensation arises in this zone. As soon as it disappears, the toothache will go away.
5. Place on the wrist, where the pulse is felt, is well known to everyone who at least once resorted to the use of traditional medicine. For example, you can rub it with garlic or horseradish, or tie their slices to it. The point works even when garlic gruel is applied to it and bandaged with a bandage. The exposure time is up to half an hour.

Three ways to relieve acute toothache with acupuncture:

Examine our body

There are other points that can help get rid of a toothache. They are not located on the hands. And all over the body.

One of the points should be looked for on the face, namely at the level of the lower edge of the earlobe, it is necessary to go down from the ear towards the nose by 0.5 cm. Pressing the point should be moderately hard. It is necessary to repeat the action from 3 to 5 times, depending on the intensity of the pain.

Sometimes the impact on the temples allows you to relieve a toothache. This requires massage movements to press on the temporal fossa with the index fingers.

Important: pressing movements should be made no more than 5-7 seconds. You can repeat it 2-3 times.

Nuances and tips

In order for the effectiveness of the impact on the points to be higher, and the likelihood that a toothache is not will return 100%, it is required to take into account several nuances that are present in the technique massage.

Thus, the use of warming or cooling substances will significantly enhance the positive effect. However, it should be remembered that in the event that toothache is accompanied by inflammatory processes or flux, the use of warming components is prohibited, as they promote blood flow to the sore spot.

If no contraindications are noted, then you can use:

• peppermint oil;
• sage oil;
• clove oil;
• lavender oil.

The well-known ointment or balm called "Asterisk" is also excellent for this purpose.

Another important nuance is that the impact on the points should be made at a time when the person is completely calm and relaxed. This can be achieved, for example, blue in a comfortable chair or lying on the couch. It is important to try to disconnect from the negativity during the massage.

Aligning breathing, achieving complete relaxation - a state of relaxation will be an excellent help. A repetition of the impact on the point should be made, if necessary, no earlier than half an hour later.

An important nuance is the side on which the tooth hurts. So if negative sensations come from the left side, then when applying garlic, you should choose the point located on the right hand and vice versa.

In addition, you can refer to others traditional medicine recipes to get rid of toothache, since they will enhance the effect of the impact on the treatment points.

Of course, acupressure is a great alternative to taking pain medications, but for complete peace of mind you need consult with a specialist, since only a doctor will be able to give a complete opinion on the reasons for the appearance of unpleasant sensations.

Also, you should not get carried away with self-medication - if there is no result, and the pain only intensifies, you need to visit a dentist, since the processes occurring in the oral cavity may indicate latent inflammation, which cannot ignore.

Also, a toothache may indicate the onset of infectious diseases, which, without proper and timely treatment, can lead to complications.

Thus, acupressure is an effective and efficient method of getting rid of dental pain of varying intensity, but use it follows when a person is completely sure that there is no inflammation and infection in the oral cavity, or at the moment there is no alternatives.