A naturopathic doctor may recommend massaging the area behind your ears to help open up your eustachian tubes. They believe this can encourage draining of fluid and relieve the pressure and pain that can occur from a cold or ear infection. Although there's no scientific evidence to support this theory, it can't hurt to try.
Using gentle pressure, press on the area at the back of your ear that meets your jawbone. Gently push and release the skin in this area several times to open the Eustachian tubes. You can also trace the groove behind your jawbone from just behind your earlobes all the way down your neck to your collarbone, using the same gentle pressure.