Sinus suggestions?

[asdlfjkh k]

I have a client that gets really bad sinus headaches every couple of weeks.  Any ideas, tips, or suggestions that I could do for him, or teach him to do himself?  Thanks!  

 

[Universal]

Sinus suggestions?

I wonder if working the sinus reflexes on the toes would help him out?Does he have allergies?

 

[carrieo2guns]

Sinus suggestions?

I was wondering.. does he/she get "stuffy" on the massage table?I have a client you locks up supine or prone.. doesnt matter.. She enjoys that massage but the sinus thing really bothers her.1. should I buy that KUR face rest?2. I have tried CS supine to relieve it.. nothin..any suggestions?Kearse

 

[RedSheepHerder]

He said that he doesn't have allegies.  He does have nasal problems when he's face down on the table.  Help?    

 

[crazzy_nascar_chick]

Sinus suggestions?

Sometimes when I get a tension type headache my sinuses get congested too.

It may not be allergies.

If it is an ongoing problem, he should get checked out by a Dr.

This is what I do for myself and clients:

Pressure points and facial massage.
Apply pressure to all areas around the eyes, nose, and across the forehead (frontalis).
Apply pressure to the eyebrow area below the actual brow (orbicularus oculi).
You could have him try and apply a cold compress to his face or add that into your session with him.

Some EO's in steam on the face can help also (he can do this with a pot of water at home-caution not to make it too hot-water should not be boiling).

Most clients get sinus issues from being prone.  Sometimes adjusting your face cradle cushion can help.  Some cushions press on the face and can cause sinus pain.

Oblas is a good product for sinus problems:
http://www.olbas.com/index.html

HTH!

 

[Pompal 09.]

Sinus suggestions?

I use wintergreen oil in the diffuser....that usually helps....

 

[never_say_never]

Sinus suggestions?

I use methol and camphor in my disffuser.

 

[basketball addict]

Just a few drops of pepermint oil on a tissue to hold to the nose or applying the oil across the forhead will help with the congestion from laying prone on the table.  It's also great for sinus headaches.

 

[My_Babies_Mommy]

I'll have to try peppermint oil to the nose. Sounds good to me.  

 

[Just-Me]

Sinus suggestions?

Sombra gel does double duty for me here!Jill/Sagetherapist

 

[Dee Cee]

Sinus suggestions?

Do you put in on a cloth also?

 

[blue eyed devil]

Sinus suggestions?

Nope, when I apply it to client, I bring it up the neck & they (and I!!) get a good whiff of it.Jill/Sagetherapist

 

[dad7734]

Sinus suggestions?

Does it burn your nose? I mean the smell. I have wanted to try it. I guess Im going to have to order some of it.

 

[Aneel]

Sinus suggestions?

No, no burning at all. Its a mentholated citrus smell; very pleasant.Jill/Sagetherapist

 

[Pompal 09.]

Sinus suggestions?

I have always use Bio freeze and I like it but at first the smell kills me. Sombra it is.

 

[AnnaBanana[=]

have you thought about showing him how to massage the SCM?

 

[Bryndis]

I agree, Sombra and peppermint eo works well for sinus trouble. I also use a facial steamer when the client is supine to help with the ones who become really stuffy and they love it!