Sinus therapy involves the use of manual techniques such as lymphatic drainage, manipulation, trigger point therapy, and pinotherapy on the face and cervical spine. The goal is to alleviate pain and unblock the sinuses.
The paranasal sinuses are cavities located within the skull, specifically in the facial bones, filled with air, lined with a thin mucous membrane and connected to the nasal cavity.
The sinuses are divided into maxillary, frontal, sphenoid, lacrimal, and ethmoid sinuses. They are responsible for, among other things, protecting the brain and regulating temperature within the skull, but also for receiving olfactory stimuli and creating speech intonation.
Sinus therapy involves reducing symptoms resulting from, for example, recurring sinusitis, such as:
- headaches that may worsen when bending over
- stuffy nose
- difficulty breathing freely
- facial swelling
Sinus therapy is a set of manual techniques that target key structures for proper sinus drainage.
These techniques include:
- Relaxation of the cervical spine through gentle massage of the occipital region and the spinous processes, but also the use of trigger points on the suboccipital muscles.
- Manual facial drainage, the most pleasant part of the entire therapy, involves performing circular movements that push the lymph towards the subclavicular lymph nodes.
- Facial grading, a technique derived from the pino method and clavitherapy, which involves the stimulation of a relatively large number of stimuli in a relatively short time, is intended to stimulate blood vessel contractions and local hyperemia.
- Manual mobilization of the nasal cavity, i.e. entering the maxillary sinuses, is intended to create the largest possible space for breathing to ensure the best possible air circulation, the lack of which is an ally of persistent inflammation.
Additionally, complementary manual sinus therapy procedures may include:
- IR radiation, providing pleasant warmth and relaxation, which helps to eliminate secretions.
- A high-energy laser in the area of the frontal and maxillary sinuses, which has a drying effect.
- A low-energy laser that works from the inside, also drying.
Indications for sinus therapy:
- problems with a stuffy nose
- recurring sinusitis
- headaches that worsen when bending over
- colds
Contraindications:
- fever
- pregnancy
A referral is required for the procedure. This can be issued by a physiotherapist or physician.
Place of production: Lublin, 6a Zwycięska Street
