Between nasal congestion and discharge, facial pain, fullness, pressure, and headaches, sinus pain can make you feel pretty lousy.Sinus pain and congestion are usually caused by seasonal allergies or the common cold. Some people, however, experience repeated bouts of sinus pain and congestion due to:abnormal tissue growth inside the nose, called nasal polypsan uneven wall of tissue between the nostrils, known as a deviated septumanother illnessThis type of nasal congestion (where one experiences repeated or lengthy episodes) is called chronic sinusitis. It affects nearly 30 million Americans.Over-the-counter and prescription medication are typically used for relieving sinus discomfort. However, if you want to try something different, you might consider sinus massage. Massage helps promote drainage from the sinuses and ease congestion. And all you need for this home remedy are your fingers.
Self-massage is easy to do by yourself. All it takes is just a few minutes of gently massaging and putting pressure on the appropriate parts of your face.The human body has four pairs of sinuses. Each one is named after the bones in which they’re found. You can massage just the sinuses that are bothering you, or try massaging all four of the…