Acupressure or the use of pressure points to relieve pain has been in use for over 2 millennia. There would be pressure points to target back pains and also pressure points to relieve toothache. Read more to gain more knowledge of pressure points to relieve pain.
What is acupressure?
It is a drug-free, holistic form of treatment that would involve applying pressure to certain points of the body. The application of pressure on these specific points is meant to remove tension and pain in areas of the body. Blood flow is also said to be improved when the pressure points are massaged.
Can you do acupressure on yourself?
Yes, you can. This type of massage can be self-applied or done by a different person to achieve results. If you choose to apply the massage on yourself, all you would have to do would be to choose a comfortable position, know where the pressure point is and apply steady and firm pressure on that point. It is important to stop if more intense pain would occur with the application of force to a pressure point.
What are the pressure points to relieve toothache and other kind of pains?
Five main pressure points can be used to alleviate pain in your body.
- Small intestine 18 pressure point. This pressure point is also called the cheekbone hole. It is found perpendicular to the outside of the eye and the outside of the nose. This pressure point is generally used to help relieve swollen gums, toothache and also fight tooth decay.
- Gall bladder 21 pressure point. This pressure point can be accessed on the top of your shoulder. It is at the point where the shoulder would meet the side of the neck. This pressure point is usually used to help patients cope with any kind of facial pain; toothaches included.
- Large intestine 4 pressure point. The large intestine pressure point can be located in between your thumb and index finger. You can put pressure on it using your thumb, by putting pressure in the space between the second knuckle of your index finger. It can be used to help relieve pain in the head and any pain that is above the neck.
- Stomach 36 pressure point. This pressure point is located right below your knee. It is typically used to relieve stress and nausea.
- Stomach 6 pressure point. This pressure point is located halfway between the corner of your mouth and the bottom of your earlobe. The pressure point for stomach 36 can be used when you clench your teeth. It is used to alleviate pain in the mouth and teeth.
If you are feeling any kind of pain in your mouth, gums or teeth, you should try to do use pressure points to relieve toothache. If you would want to try a drug-free approach to feeling better, this is the way to go. However, if the pain does persist, it might be a sign of infection and the Maroondah Dental Care team in Croydon, VIC will be able to tell you what to do to.
