I’ve heard that there is a chiropractic procedure involving the neck and facial area that, when completed, causes the sinuses to completely drain out of the person’s nose.
I am CONSTANTLY stuffed up, and I would love to experience a day without 8 lbs of snot putting pressure on my eyeballs.
What should I ask for when I make an appointment with the chiropractor?
A google search described that these are normal chiropractic manipulations that happen to drain the sinuses.
That said, however, before you seek chiropractic care, which is temporary at best, you might want to seek care from an MD for evaluation of symptoms. It’s possible you have a sinus infection that needs to be treated, migraines, or tension headache.
Robin
The phone number of a reputable otolaryngologist.
Can I stick a question on here?
I always have one side or the other clogged. When I sleep on one side the side against the pillow is always clogged. Is this normal?
Apologies to BrianS for piggybacking.
Someone come in here and talk about the Neti pot. Cheaper than a visit to any sort of doctor! I keep wanting to get one, but can’t bring myself to do it. I need more encouragement from converts.
Hey, no problem. In fact, that is exactly what I’ve got. Any answers?
Well, I’ve never used the Neti pot or any other kind of special paraphernalia for it, but if you mean the practice of snorting salt water, I’m an enthusiastic convert.
My older daughter and I are both prone to chronic sinus infections. Rather than continue to prescribe round after round of antibiotics, our pediatrician suggested we try sinus irrigation. I know there are fancier recipes and methods out there, but I just mix salt with warm water until it tastes like it’s about the salinity of tears, stand over a sink, tip my head back, pour it into one nostril (snorting a little helps), and spit repeatedly. This is a disgusting procedure, and I wouldn’t want to do it where anyone else could see me, but it’s worked wonders for my sinus problems.
Ok, anything that makes you look this dumb can’t be good.
How did they get that girl to pose for the picture?I’ll bet that one doesn’t make her modeling portfolio.
There’s another system called Sinucleanse .
I was skeptical, but my wife tried it and she said it was great. I now do it too and it does indeed seem to help.
In fact, when we ran out of the salt/bicarb packets, my troubles came back.
When ordering, make sure you don’t get the Potty Net. That’s a whole 'nother thing.
I use the RhinoHorn, which is the one in the picture displayed. It is by far the best and I’ve tried a bunch. No need to get their salt/bi carb packets. Just get sea salt and baking soda.
I use non-iodized salt and a large squeeze bulb, like the ones you use on infants but larger. And it has made such a difference!
DeVena, I tried the same thing except I snipped off some of the end cause it creeped me out going that far up my nose. The thing is it didn’t seem to work. Does it take a little time to feel the results? I stopped after a few times.
And, of course, the Naughty Pet is right out.
AHEM. So, back on the topic…
Does anyone know what the name of that chiropractic procedure?
I’d be willing to try it just to see 8 lbs of snot drain out of my face at once.
If it doesn’t work, then I’d consider cramming a pot’s cock up my nose.
I don’t recall the name of the procedure, but you might want to ask when calling if the chiropractor uses Applied Kinesiology in his or her practice. The only doctors I have seen use this sinus-clearing maneuver were AK doctors.
Yes, it is normal for the side closest to the pillow to clog up and leave the other side open. Thanks to gravity, the fluid travels downward.
FWIW, another technique I often use for clogged sinuses is an acupuncture/acupressure point about 1/4 inch to the side of the nostril flare. Try pressing in this area on the affected side, hunting around for the exact spot by feeling for the sinus to start reacting. When you hit it, the sinus will feel like it’s starting to try to clear. Firm pressure in a tiny circular motion for 5 sec. then rest for 3, then 5 sec. of pressure, etc. can have a dramatic clearing effect that lasts for a few minutes at least. You might look in an acupuncture book for this point (called Ying-hsiang, Large Intestine 20) if you have difficulty finding it on yourself. If the conservative methods of chiropractic and acupressure do not achieve the desired result, and OTC medications also do not, then it is time to seek a crisis intervention specialist (an MD or DO).
Good luck, and get well soon
You might also ask the chiropractor if your sinus problems are caused by “subluxations.” If the answer is “yes,” run like hell, and go to a real doctor.