Where to massage for toothache pain relief

It is no exaggeration to say that toothache can be fatal. There are many factors that cause toothache, some of which are caused by dental diseases, while others are caused by other irritating factors. When you have a toothache, the impact is very serious. All the attention of the body is focused on the toothache. In this case, you can try massage to relieve it, which has a certain effect. So, where should I massage to relieve toothache pain? Let’s take a closer look below.

1. Preparatory

Sit or stand, relax your whole body, look straight ahead with your eyes slightly closed, regulate your breathing, and rest for 1 to 2 minutes.

2. Pinch the Hegu point

Use the tip of your thumb to press the Hegu point on the opposite side, and place the other four fingers on the palm of your hand. Use appropriate force, starting from light to heavy pressure, and pinch for 0.5 to 1 minute.

Efficacy: Dispel wind and relieve exterior symptoms, activate collaterals and relieve pain.

3. Pinch the toothache point

Place the tip of your thumb on the toothache point on the opposite side and pinch it with appropriate force for 0.5 to 1 minute.

Efficacy: Promote blood circulation and relieve pain, unblock meridians and relieve spasms.

4. Press and rub Xiaguan acupoint

Place the tips of the middle or index fingers of both hands on the Xiaguan acupoint on the same side of the face, and press and rub with appropriate force for 0.5 to 1 minute.

Efficacy: Dispel wind and heat, relieve spasms and relieve pain.

Place the tips of your thumbs on the cheek-cartilage points on the same side of the face, apply appropriate force, and press from light to heavy pressure for 0.5 to 1 minute.

Efficacy: Antispasmodic and analgesic, promoting blood circulation and reducing swelling.

6. Pinch Shaohai acupoint

Place the tip of your thumb on the Shaohai point on the opposite side and pinch it with appropriate force for 0.5 to 1 minute.

Efficacy: dispel wind and cold, dredge meridians and relieve pain.

7. Press and rub Fengchi acupoint

Place the tips of your thumbs on the Fengchi points on the same side, and use the other four fingers to press and rub on both sides of the head with appropriate force for 0.5 to 1 minute.

Efficacy: dispel wind and cold, refresh the mind.