Ear Point
Depending on the cause, acupressure may help relieve headaches or ear pressure. But more research is needed on its effectiveness.
Earaches and headaches are sometimes caused by sinus inflammation. Pressure that builds up in your sinus cavities can make your ears feel “stuffed up” or cause painful throbbing around your temples and behind your ears. For centuries, acupressure and massage have been used as a remedy for pain and pressure in your ears and head.
Acupressure is an alternative medicine technique based on certain “energy points” on your body. There’s evidence to suggest that acupressure can be used to treat health conditions of the sinus area and ear canal. The pressure points on your ear are called the “auricular points.”
Acupressure involves putting pressure on the same areas where an acupuncture needle would be inserted. This would indicate that pressure points on parts of your body that aren’t in pain can treat and relieve the symptoms of headaches and earaches. Keep reading to find out what we know about acupressure and holistic medicine.