Acupoint TW17 for Jaw Pain, Toothache In Reflexology

TW17 or Triple Warmer 17 is a functional point to relieve jaw tension which is located in the indentation under the earlobe. This point is also known as the Wind Screen, and it can be stimulated by applying light pressure to the point under both earlobes using your middle fingers. Hold the pressure for a minute while taking long and deep breaths. This acupressure point can often be tender, so it is best to use gentle pressure. This point helps to tone facial muscles and is useful to treat ear pain, facial spasms, mumps, jaw pain, lock jaw, toothache, Facial Paralysis and itchy ears.