Self-Massage

How to Ease Pain with Self-Massage

If you have something that hurts, don’t rush to take pills! Try an unconventional approach – massage active points on the body and feel better. It is worth noting that if you have a slight ailment, the tips below are a great way to get yourself back to normal, but if you have a serious illness, it is better to see your doctor. So, How to Ease Pain with Self-Massage?

Headache

Everything in the human body is interconnected, since nerve fibers run throughout the body. On the fingers of the hand there are many nerve endings, the impact on which may cause certain reactions of the body. For example, the thumb and index finger are directly connected with the brain, so it is recommended to massage the phalanxes of these fingers for 5 minutes in case of pain in the head. After that, the pain should go away.

The runny nose

With a runny nose, mucus clogs the sinuses, which is why it is so difficult for us to breathe during a cold. In order to relieve the pressure of the sinuses due to accumulated secretions, lean the tip of your tongue against your palate (behind your front, upper teeth) and slowly, gently press each eyebrow in turn. This way, you will not only get rid of stuffiness, but also relieve the pain syndrome.

Stomach pain

There is a point on the body that helps with any discomfort in the stomach and intestinal area. If you are plagued by pain, indigestion or any abnormalities in your gastrointestinal tract, sit up straight in a chair and massage the point located four fingers below the base of the kneecap. If you take at least a few seconds a day to massage this point, the pain will be less or disappear altogether.

Rapid heartbeat

Through the ring finger of the left hand runs a vein that leads directly to the heart. That is why if there are any problems with the main muscle of the body (tachycardia or other types of mild arrhythmia), you can massage the ring finger of the left hand and the rhythm of the heartbeat will be restored. To begin, breathe in deeply through your nose and exhale slowly through your mouth. Proceed with a light five-minute massage of the ring finger and continue breathing slowly.  

Panic Attack

Surely, at least once in your life, everyone has experienced a sudden state of inexplicable panic and fear. This condition is often accompanied by a feeling of derealization, palpitations and shortness of breath. So, if such an unpleasant condition overtook you, we advise you to put your palms together and sit so for several minutes. After a short time, you will feel how you feel better. Your blood flow will normalize, and your breathing and heartbeat will return to normal.

Insomnia

One finger distance from the base of the skull there are spots on both sides that may cure insomnia and stress. In addition, this massage will help relieve tension in the eyes and neck. Give these points a few minutes a day for a few weeks and your overall well-being will improve.