Ear Seeds + Chronic Pain
As part of TCM, auricular (ear) acupuncture is a diagnostic and treatment system based on normalizing the body’s dysfunction through stimulation of a point on the ear.
There is strong evidence that ear seed treatments can significantly reduce pain and tension experienced throughout your body. Researchers have found that individuals who have been treated with ear seeds in controlled experiments have reported remarkable improvement in their chronic pain, while individuals treated with placebo ear seeds in these experiments reported little or no reduction in pain. These studies also show that ear seed acupuncture specifically lessens lower back pain when coupled with exercise.
Ear seeds stimulate acupressure points in your ear. Applying pressure to these specific acupressure points relieves obstructions that can cause pain and tension in other parts of your body, such as your lower back. Stimulating these points in the ear with ear seeds sends messages to the brain. These messages in the brain then trigger a signal to fixed parts of your body to reduce tension and pain that you may be feeling, achieving an energy balance and harmony in the body.
Research shows that ear seeds also help generate the release of natural endorphins in your body. This release of endorphins helps with pain and discomfort in the body.
The Shen Men Point, otherwise known as the “Master Gland” on the Triangular Fossa of the ear is linked to the cerebral cortex of the brain. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, applying pressure to this “Master Point” on the ear alleviates pain running throughout your body and calms the mind and spirit. This point is commonly used with all ear seed treatments, not solely ones concerning physical pain.
The Nervous Subcortex Point on the ear, which is located in the center of the ear lobe, is known to decrease blood pressure and also reduce pain.
Finally, the Lumbar Vertebral Area located in the middle of the Antihelix of the ear is connected to the Lumbar region, the lower back, of the spine. This point is said to relieve pain in the lower back area and restore a harmonious balance in the body.
Applying ear seeds to a combination of these particular points of the ear sends signals to the brain which help relieve physical pain, specifically lower back pain, promoting a balanced and calm state of being.
You can buy our 24K Swarovski Crystal Ear Seeds on our website today under the Shop tab. These ear seeds are like small bandaids and can be self-administered. This comes with 20 crystal ear seeds and includes a detailed ear chart on where to place them. You can also learn more about ear seeds in our Auricular Acupuncture and A Deep Dive into Benefits of Ear Seeds as well as our Ear Seeds FAQs!