Toothache refers to the pain caused by various reasons in the teeth. It is one of the common symptoms of oral diseases and can be seen in Western medicine such as dental caries, pulpitis, periapical inflammation, and dentin hypersensitivity. Toothache occurs or worsens when stimulated by cold, heat, acid, or sweet, and belongs to the category of "Ya Xuan" and "Gucu Feng" in traditional Chinese medicine. Now let me introduce you to the massage therapy for treating toothache.
1. Preparation
Sit or stand, relax your whole body, close your eyes slightly, breathe evenly, and rest for 1-2 minutes.
2. Pinching Hegu acupoint
Use the tip of the thumb to pinch the Hegu acupoint on the opposite side, and the other four fingers are placed in the palm. Pinch and press gradually from light to heavy for 0.5-1 minute.
Effect: Dispels wind, releases the surface, activates collaterals, and relieves pain.
3. Rubbing Xiaguan acupoint
Use the middle finger or index finger of both hands to press and rub the Xiaguan acupoint on the same side of the face, apply appropriate force for 0.5-1 minute.
Effect: Dispels wind, clears heat, relieves spasm, and alleviates pain.
4. Pressing Cheche acupoint
Use the thumb pad of both hands to press on the Cheche acupoint on the same side of the face, apply appropriate force, and gradually press for 0.5-1 minute.
Effect: Relieves spasm, alleviates pain, promotes blood circulation, and reduces swelling.
5. Rubbing Fengchi acupoint
Use the thumb fingertips of both hands to press on the Fengchi acupoint on the same side, and the other four fingers are attached to the sides of the head. Apply appropriate force to rub for 0.5-1 minute.
Effect: Dispels wind, disperses cold, refreshes the mind, and awakens the brain.
6. Pinching Shaohai acupoint
Use the thumb tip to pinch the Shaohai acupoint on the opposite side, and apply appropriate force to pinch for 0.5-1 minute.
Effect: Dispels wind, disperses cold, promotes meridian circulation, and relieves pain.
7. Rubbing Yangxi acupoint
Use the thumb pad to press on the Yangxi acupoint on the opposite side, and apply appropriate force to pinch for 0.5-1 minute.
Effect: Promotes bowel movement, clears heat, and relieves pain.
8. Pinching Toothache acupoint
Use the thumb tip to press on the Toothache acupoint on the opposite side, and apply appropriate force to pinch for 0.5-1 minute.
Effect: Promotes blood circulation, relieves pain, and activates collaterals.
9. Rubbing and pressing the cheeks
Use the palm of both hands, place them on the cheeks on the same side, apply appropriate force to rub and press for 0.5-1 minute, and it is better if the cheeks feel warm.
Effect: Activates collaterals, dispels cold, relieves spasm, and alleviates pain.
10. Pushing Xingjian acupoint
Use the thumb pad of one hand to press on the Xingjian acupoint, and apply appropriate force to push up and down for 0.5-1 minute.
Effect: Reduces swelling, relieves pain, and promotes meridian circulation.
Self-massage can be performed when experiencing pain. When massaging the face, gradually increase the force until there is a tingling sensation spreading to the painful area. Focus on massaging the affected side of the face. For limb massage, select acupoints on both sides. It is also important to maintain good oral hygiene.
