Acupressure Exercises For Earaches:
Lie down or sit in a comfortable position.
Step One: Press TW21, SI19, and GB2:
Using your middle fingertips, find the middle point, SI19, in the
indentation that deepens when you open your mouth. Then place
your ring finger directly above on TW21 and your index finger directly
on GB2. Hold all three points together on both sides of your face
for three minutes, with your mouth partially open and your eyes closed,
while you concentrate on breathing deeply. If one of these points
feels particularly connected to your earache, hold it for up to 10
minutes or until the pain and pressure subside.
Step Two: Lightly Press TW17:
Place your middle fingers in the hollows just behind the
earlobes. Often these points are tender. Hold them lightly
as you continue to breathe deeply for two minutes.
Step Three: Return to TW21, SI19, and GB2:
Again press these points in front of your ear and hold for two minutes as you take long, deep breaths.
Step Four: Press K3:
Finish the routine with a trigger point for relieving
earaches. K3 is located between the inside of your anklebone and
the achilles tendon, toward the back of your ankle. Use your
thumb to press the point on your right ankle and your left hand on your
left ankle. Apply firm pressure for one minute on each side.
Repeat this routine three times daily. See your doctor if your earache does not go away after a couple of days.