Tai Chi for Plugged Ears

 I wanted more specific massages to relieve a plugged ear, so search for " Tai Chi for plugged ears" This one blog was very useful to me :

http://chairtaichi.wordpress.com

it's a little hard to navigate the site, but look for :

Exercise #81 – Clearing Head Congestion 1
Exercise #82 – Clearing Head Congestion 2

Tai Chi for Plugged Ears - part 1

Sit as usual with your feet flat on the floor shoulder-width apart to allow your energy to flow freely.  Your back should be supported by the back of your chair.  Don’t worry about timing your breathing with your movements for this exercise.

1. Using your thumbs, rub behind your ears in the general area of the mastoids.
2. Continue to rub briskly for a full minute. 
3. Then, cup your ears with your hands and release continuing for a total of 12 times.  
4. Repeat the behind-the-ear rub then cup your ears again.
5. Complete your session by sitting quietly with your eyes closed and breathe in and out slowly with concentration for a minute or two.

 This is a video showing the "cupping" with the hands. I read about people doing this under the shower to make even more suction.

Tai Chi for Plugged Ears - part2

 

These exercises provide an effective method to relieve migraines and headaches or to clear head congestion caused by allergies, sinusitis or a cold.

1. Sit up in bed or in a comfortable chair in a quiet area of your house. 
2. Rub your head all over as though you were shampooing your hair for at least a full minute.
3. Then, using your thumb and index finger press upward against the hollows of the eye socket closest to the bridge of your nose.
4. At the same time, press the thumb of your other hand in the center hollow of your neck directly underneath your skull.
5. Hold your fingers at these two areas while you breathe in and out slowly through your nose for a full minute.
6. Return your hands to your lap and breathe in and out through your nose again for a few seconds.