4 acupressure points that help reduce dizziness
Dizziness is a common symptom that significantly impacts quality of life. Acupressure massage is one of the non-drug treatments that can alleviate dizziness.
1. Causes of dizziness
Dizziness is a symptom of a medical condition where the patient feels dizzy, everything around them seems to spin, they lose balance, and may fall.
Dizziness can occur in several conditions, including: head injuries, damage to the vestibular-cochlear region, a history of minor or major ear surgery, vestibular nerve damage, cerebrovascular diseases, and cervical spondylosis leading to compression of arteries supplying blood to the brain.
Most cases of dizziness are not life-threatening, however, the symptoms can affect a person's work performance and daily life. Patients may experience other problems caused by dizziness such as: physical weakness, nausea, vomiting, tinnitus, falls leading to injuries or multiple injuries...
Dizziness is known as "huan vung" in Traditional Chinese Medicine, or some sources may refer to it as "dau vung" or "dau vong"...
Vertigo is a condition where everything appears dark, spinning, or swaying as if sitting in a boat or car... The condition worsens when the patient opens their eyes, and is accompanied by unsteadiness, nausea, and the possibility of falling...
2. Certain acupuncture points can reduce dizziness.
Acupressure massage can reduce symptoms such as dizziness, feeling lightheaded, and nausea.
2.1 Baihui acupoint
"Bách" is usually understood to mean hundreds, but here we will understand it to mean many. "Hội" means a gathering place. The "Bách Hội" acupoint refers to the meeting point of the yang meridians of the six internal organs and five viscera in the body. This is also the place where energy from the outside enters the body and vice versa.
Acupressure on the Baihui point has the effect of opening the orifices, calming the mind, clearing the spirit, relieving heat, and suppressing liver yang... helping patients to become alert, reducing the illusion of objects spinning, stabilizing their mental state, and eliminating some of the causes of dizziness... Therefore, the Baihui point plays an important role in treating and reducing dizziness symptoms.
Acupuncture point location:The acupoint is located at the top of the head, at the perpendicular intersection of two lines, determined as follows: The first line connects the tops of the two earlobes, and the second line originates from the middle of the two eyebrows (the midline of the head) and goes straight upwards. The point where it intersects with the first line is the location of the Baihui acupoint.
Acupressure techniquesUse your fingers to massage the acupoint, rotating counterclockwise and counterclockwise for 3 minutes. Do this 3-4 times a day.
2.2 Tou Duy Acupoint
The Touwei acupoint, also known as the Tangda acupoint, has long been widely used in clinical practice to treat dizziness, vertigo, headaches, and other head and facial ailments.
According to acupressure therapy, the Tou Wei acupoint is known for its pain-relieving, heat-reducing, and wind-dispelling properties, providing immediate relief from dizziness, vertigo, and headaches.
Acupuncture point location:Place your fingers on both sides of your forehead, at the point where the facial skin meets the hairline, then clench your jaw; the protruding muscle is the Touwei acupoint.
How to perform acupressure:Using your fingers, massage the acupoints in a circular motion, counterclockwise and counterclockwise, for 3 minutes. Repeat 3-4 times a day.
2.3 Fengchi acupoint
Fengchi is an acupuncture point located in the shoulder and neck area, playing an important role in the human body and being one of the 36 vital points mentioned in many ancient medical texts.
The Fengchi acupoint plays an important role in treating dizziness, having sedative, anti-wind, ear-clearing, eye-brightening, and brain-strengthening effects. Fengchi helps patients regain balance, supports the treatment of vestibular and cochlear disorders, and improves eyesight. Therefore, it should be applied immediately when a patient experiences dizziness.
Acupuncture point location:Spread the fingers of both hands, cup your palms over your ears, thumbs pointing downwards, then use your thumbs to stroke along the occipital bone where you will find a depression between the two protruding muscles at the back of your neck.
How to perform acupressure:Using your fingers, massage the acupoints in a circular motion, counterclockwise and counterclockwise, for 3 minutes. Repeat 3-4 times a day.
2.4. Taichong acupoint
Located on the foot, this acupuncture point, although not having a local effect, has a systemic effect that is effective in treating dizziness in patients.
According to some documents on the effects of acupoints passed down to the present day, the Taichong acupoint is believed to treat many diseases in the body. With its functions of dispelling liver wind, balancing the liver, and clearing liver fire, it supports treatment in cases where patients experience anger and frustration that worsens their dizziness.
Acupuncture point location:On the dorsum of the foot, locate the space between the first and second toes, and measure 1.5 cun upwards from there.
How to perform acupressure:Using your finger, massage the acupoint in a counter-clockwise circular motion for 3 minutes. Repeat 3-4 times a day.
In addition, patients need to maintain a suitable lifestyle including diet, rest, relaxation, and exercise. Avoid overwork, physical exhaustion, and prolonged stress.
Please note that the massage and acupressure techniques described in this article are limited to patients currently experiencing dizziness. For any treatment procedures, consult a doctor.
Dizziness is a symptom of many different diseases, so when experiencing dizziness, patients need to be examined and advised by a doctor, avoiding self-treatment which can lead to dangerous complications.
