Maxillary Sinus Massage < COMPLETE • 2026 >

Transition from circles to a sweeping motion. Start next to the nostrils and slide your fingers outward toward the ears, following the line of the cheekbone.

The primary goal of sinus massage is to stimulate blood flow to the area and physically encourage the drainage of trapped mucus. By applying rhythmic pressure to specific anatomical points, you help thin out the secretions and trigger the natural drainage pathways that lead into the nasal cavity. maxillary sinus massage

While generally safe, maxillary sinus massage is not without risk. include: known facial cellulitis or erysipelas (massage can spread infection), acute facial fractures or recent facial surgery, deep vein thrombosis of the facial vein (rare, but pressure could dislodge a clot), and known malignancy in the region. Relative precautions apply to patients on anticoagulant therapy (risk of bruising), those with active, severe dental infections (where pressure might force bacteria), and individuals with severe osteoporosis of the facial bones (rare). Practitioners must also adhere to red flags that warrant immediate medical referral rather than massage: unilateral, severe "thunderclap" headache, high fever (>101.5°F/38.6°C), vision changes, periorbital swelling or erythema (potential orbital cellulitis), or neck stiffness. Crucially, massage should never be painful; sharp or worsening pain indicates inappropriate technique or an underlying pathology that requires medical evaluation. Transition from circles to a sweeping motion

Alleviates tension headaches caused by sinus inflammation. By applying rhythmic pressure to specific anatomical points,

Use your index and middle fingers to press firmly but gently upward and inward against the cheekbone.