Simple massages to relieve tired eyes
If you often suffer from tired and strained eyes a quick eye massage could be the simple (and natural) trick to relieving them. Eye massages increase blood flow and circulation helping ease tension in the face and eye muscles as well as prevent pesky headaches that often accompanies strained eyes. So spare two minutes for this quick massage to relax your eyes and reduce eye fatigue. Keep eyes closed during these massages.
1.Eye sockets –Use the tips of your middle fingers to gently massage your eye sockets. Start near the eyebrow and move along the bone in a circular motion. Repeat for at least 30 seconds.
2.Pressure points – Press on the pressure point located just under the brow bone near the inner corners of your eyes. Count to three. Press at temples and count to three. Repeat three times.
3.The nose – Pinch two fingers at the nose bridge near your eyelids and rub up and down for 30 seconds. This is great exercise for people who wear glasses.
4. The temples –Use two fingers to rub the hollow area on the side of your face. Massage for at least 30 seconds.
5. Back of skull – Using the tips of your fingers gently rub your head in the area directly behind your eyes. Continue for at least 30 seconds.
If you’re looking for more ways to help exercise your eyes give some simple eye yogic exercises a go.
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