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Earache
Earache should receive medical attention.
Use the unit over the ear area generally.
Useful Acupoints: Front of ear (GB-2, TW-
21, TW-17). Also the back of neck at the
base of the skull at the point where the hair
line starts to ascend towards the ear
(GB20).
Frozen shoulder
Seek physiotherapy-type aid.
Use the unit to aid muscle relaxation. It may be useful to rest the device on top of the
shoulder (TH-14, TH-15) and the front of the shoulder (LI-15). Tuck into clothing to keep
in place. Also if possible place the unit on the shoulder blade (scapular). Use on both
shoulders, not just the affected one.
Other useful acupoints - top of the bicep muscle (LI-14), in the web between the thumb
and first finger (LI-4). Also two points on the little finger edge of the hand may prove
beneficial (SI-2, SI-3).
Headaches - general
Headaches can be caused by many factors. For regularly occurring headaches it is
important to identify the root cause, so seek medical attention. Main triggers for
headaches include: dehydration, medication, caffeine, stress, low blood sugar, poor
posture, chemicals such as perfume, food allergies, hormonal imbalances, eye strain,
alcohol, sinus issues, nervous tension, head injuries, fatigue.
For general relief use over the area giving pain; it may prove beneficial to also use over
the top of the shoulders and neck generally. There is often tension in these areas
associated with headaches.
Acupuncture theory classifies headaches into a number of 'patterns', each with different
treatments, and requires professional knowledge to understand these. However there
are some general acupoints that may prove beneficial.
A very good general aid is the back of the neck where the main neck muscle meets the
skull (BL-10). There are various points on the skull that may be worth trying.
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