I have a really good remedy for blocked noses that I would like to share

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I did a masseuse course and few years ago and discovered this technique which will often cure a blocked nose when you have a cold.

I would say in works in about 90% of cases and takes about 5 - 10 mins. I have done it on myself, DH and DC from the age of 10 years. I'm not so sure how if it works on a streaming/running nose.

First, work out which side is blocked and work on that side.

Basically, all it is is massaging the area around the nose. I usually use my forefinger and make small circular motions on the skin. The idea is to push the skin, so your finger stays in contact (ie. doesn't slide over the skin) - hope that makes sense? KEEP IT REALLY SMALL AND GENTLE.

I work the side of the nose, from the nostril, and over the bone and up to the bridge of the nose. I will also do the area to the side of the nose, under the eyes i.e over the sinuses and above the eyes on the forehead. Another good move using two fingers is to push the skin from below the inner eyebrows up towards the hairline, BUT SMALL AND GENTLE MOVEMENTS.

All massage moves blood and lymph around and I think this is what makes is work.

I find having a blocked nose makes me really miserable and gives me a headache, so anything that helps I will give a go.

I cannot think of a reason why it can't be done on young children as long as its kept very gentle.

Please post if you have any questions, and if you find it works, then pass it on.

That just helped releive my sinus pain thanks! Not gone but definitely relief from the pain while massaging! Just taken painkillers literally 2 minutes ago do can't be working yet, I'll keep doing it till they do :)

Just helped my sinus headache too! I'll be doing this on the DC's (both full of cold) when they get home from school/pre-school.

Thanks!

Good one for eye-strain/headaches is to put pressure with one finger (think you're supposed to use ring finger for a gentle touch) moving round the eye sockets from inside bottom to outside bottom, then use thumbs from outside top to inside top (long nails don't help here!)

Always really helps me and would probably work well alongside the nose one!