How to Relieve Dizziness After Motion Sickness
Feb 07, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhong Mengfei
Introduction
1. Apply gentle pressure to the Neiguan acupoint: After motion sickness occurs, gently press the point located approximately 3 cm proximally (toward the elbow) from the center of the wrist, between the two tendons on the inner forearm.
2. Stop the vehicle and rest briefly. Breathe deeply through your mouth—inhaling air into your abdomen and then exhaling slowly—to help relax your body.
3. Open the windows to eliminate odor sources and allow fresh air to circulate inside the vehicle.
Motion sickness—also known as travel sickness—commonly referred to as “car sickness,” “sea sickness,” or “air sickness,” includes space motion sickness occurring under microgravity conditions. It is a series of physiological responses caused by multiple factors that lead to erroneous perception of motion by the human body. So, how can one alleviate dizziness following car sickness? Below, we address this question.
How to Alleviate Dizziness After Car Sickness
1. Acupressure
If you experience car sickness, gently press the Neiguan (PC6) acupoint, located approximately 3 cm proximally from the midpoint of the wrist crease, between the two tendons on the inner forearm. Alternatively, you may use an acupressure wristband designed for stimulating the Neiguan point; applying pressure here may temporarily delay or reduce dizziness and nausea.
2. Stop the Vehicle and Rest Briefly
Get out of the vehicle and stretch your limbs. Sit on a bench or under a tree, inhale deeply through your mouth—drawing air into your abdomen—and then exhale slowly to help relax your body. This is especially important when driving along winding mountain roads for extended periods. Frequent stops not only help alleviate symptoms of motion sickness but also allow the driver to rest.
3. Open a Window
Cool, fresh air often helps ease dizziness. If opening a window is not possible, try breathing near the bottom edge of the window, where outside air may enter the vehicle. Some individuals find certain odors exacerbate their discomfort—for example, car air fresheners, perfumes, cigarette smoke, or food aromas. Whenever possible, eliminate sources of unpleasant odors or increase ventilation with fresh air.
The above outlines methods for alleviating dizziness after car sickness. We hope this information proves helpful to you.
