Congestion is caused by the inflammation of the lining of your sinus cavities.
This inflammation can be painful and uncomfortable, but it’s quite common. It can be caused by a cold, the flu, seasonal allergies or harmful bacteria.
Lisa DeStefano, an assistant professor at the Michigan State University college of osteopathic medicine, came up with a simple, non-invasive way of clearing your sinuses (1).
If you’re feeling uncomfortable congestion, just try this simple trick:
How To Clear your Sinuses
- Thrust your tongue against the top of your mouth.
- Place a finger between your eyebrows and apply pressure.
- Hold it for about 20 seconds.
- Your sinuses should start to drain.
How Does This Trick Work?
Your sinuses are hollow cavities in your skull. These are connected to each other and are lined with mucosa tissue and mucus. These bones are relatively flexible, so a simple massage can help clear up any fluid that might have accumulated within them.
Pushing between your eyebrows curves the frontal bone. It also affects the ethmoid, which is behind it.
Pressing your tongue rhythmically against your hard palate affects the maxilla and the vomer bone. This bone connects nasal passages to the mouth. Thrusting makes it rock back and forth. This movement causes other bones to swell outward, which in turn moves fluid out of the sinuses and into the nose and throat.
This remedy works for people with strong bone plasticity. If your mucous membranes are too inflamed, your sinuses might not drain easily. For more relief, try these home remedies.
sources:
[1]https://www.healthyfellow.com/569/natural-sinus-congestion-relief/
[2]https://www.webmd.com/allergies/picture-of-the-sinuses