I am not the type of person who goes to the doctor every time I have pain or discomfort. All in all, pain and discomfort have just become a part of life, right?
I have played football my whole life and have gotten used to cramps. These often go away quickly and are not really inconvenient or dangerous. But when I found this method on a website, I had to scratch my head. Putting clothespins on your ears?
I am extremely skeptical, but I am also very curious by nature. We all know acupuncture, but could this really work too? Many people I know say it really helps, especially when you have muscle or joint pain.
Can you use your ear to reduce chest pain? Certified therapist Helen Chi Lui says: ‘Each ear is connected to the rest of the body and is full of nerve endings that send information to the nerve center.’ At work, I’m always busy and surrounded by a lot of people and I don’t want to spend a lot of money on expensive treatments, but could a clothespin on your ear really be the solution? It may sound a bit strange, but it’s definitely worth a try.
Each of the six points of the ear is connected to a part of the body and can be used to relieve certain pain. By applying pressure to one of the spots, the pain will decrease.
The top part of the ear is connected to the back and shoulders. Place a clothespin and leave it on for about a minute until you notice the tension in your back and shoulders decreasing.
The next location is the spot just below this area. This spot is connected to the internal organs in the body. If you are in a lot of pain here, then you should of course visit a doctor. If you have less pain and it’s just uncomfortable, you can apply a clothespin to this spot. It can provide relief from pain or discomfort.
The middle part of the ear is connected to the joints. Apply pressure with your fingers or a clothespin to this area to reduce the pain in the joints, so you can take a sigh of relief. If you have chronic joint pain, you should of course see a doctor, but you can always try this method first.
Just below the center, you’ll find the part that is connected to the sinus cavities and the throat. If you have a sinus infection or throat pain, this is the place where you should apply pressure to ease the pain.
Right above the earlobe, you’ll find the spot that is connected to digestion. A clothespin on this spot can help with minor stomach problems you may have. If you often have stomach issues, you can also try this method to prevent problems as a preventive treatment.
The earlobe is connected to two of the most important parts of the body: the head and the heart. Apply pressure to this area to reduce headaches, you will notice that it will help against the pain in no time.
Scientists are not fully sure why methods like acupuncture can help with certain problems, but it is believed that the body produces its own pain-relieving chemicals, endorphins. When this substance becomes active, the pain will decrease.
Although this method should never replace a visit to a medical specialist, next time I will first use this ear acupuncture to see what it can do for me. With a clothespin or just with fingertips. Are you going to try it too and do you think it really can work? Let us know in the comments below.
