Sinusitis Massage ((new))

Sinus massage occupies a gray zone between evidence-based medicine and patient-centered complementary care. The physiological rationale is plausible—mechanical agitation of the sinus walls could theoretically aid mucus mobilization. However, given that sinus ostia are often narrowed or blocked during inflammation, massage is unlikely to "drain" a sinus completely. Instead, its primary benefit may be via trigeminal nerve stimulation and the placebo effect associated with a structured self-care ritual.