I imagine a decent vibrating massager shouldn't be overly expensive, not compared to a doctor's visit, plus the cost of antibiotics, which you really shouldn't be taking anyway, if you can avoid them.
Or, you could find a store that sells massagers, and just try out one of the trial ones. press it into your head until the people kick you out of the store ;)
I know this post is old but I've been using saline nasal rinse daily to try and clear my sinus infection and it doesn't seem to be helping. Unfortunately I don't have anything that would vibrate it out either
I really love having the misery of clogged sinuses relieved. The nose washing does this like nothing else-!
the more you do it the more you get used to it. now for me i can not imagine not doing it.
awesome. spread the news, please. :)
yeah, every mass has a resonant frequency, which means that, at that frequency, the vibration waves stack on each other, rather than cancel each other out, and they basically shake the crap out of the mass. It's why singers can break glass with their voice. I believe that's similar to what's occurring here.
Anyway, it's a much better technique than antibiotics, and people need to know about it. I've been trying to get a doctor to take it, but it seems they have no incentive to discuss it with others. I guess pharmaceutical companies can't profit off it, so it remains ignored. ;)
Hi,
I could have written your original post!. About a month ago I was in bed with an excruciating headache due to sinus infection. I had read that the humming in meditation was good for dislodging the mucous and thought vibration might be even better so in desperation got mine out and started massaging all around my forehead and under my eyes. How amazed I was after only a few minutes when something dislodged, my nose started draining and and my all day headache (right above my left eye) started being relieved. I couldn't believe it!!!!!! I would then reposition myself (I had been trying to sleep propped up in bed with 5 pillows behind me) with my head tilted another way and (sorry for the yucky description) mucous would poor out the other nostril. I must have blown my nose 20 times that night!!! ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! I would say it was a miracle, and have told others about it in the last few weeks. It is important however to find the right frequency. I think the trick is:
1. Not do it too long (maybe 5 minutes at a time when you are beginning to try it). I did it about 20 mins that first time and found that my nasal passage swelled up and I couldn't breathe through my nose for about 10 minutes. (Still had no headache however.!)
2. Find the right frequency. Too fast may not work. The battery in my vibrator was old so it was perfect.
I would say it is a miracle!
PLBFVI
http://www.boogordoctor.com/2011/02/5-step-program-to-eliminate-chronic-sinusitis/
5-Step Program to Eliminate Chronic Sinusitis (and 1 more)
by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD
Biofilm