People love massages for their relaxation properties as well as their ability to ease muscle pain and soreness. Massage therapists are qualified in these areas but also at aiding your headaches and tension. Your therapist may focus on the neck, shoulders, and back as it is one of the best ways to get positive effects. This can be achieved with massage, dry needling and cupping techniques.
Not only can your neck and upper back carry tension and cause headache but also your head its self. Receiving a head massage feels great and relaxing, it circulates blood in your scalp and can be very beneficial for your health. Scalp and head massage is also a valuable practice for people who have chronic jaw pain. Your therapist may use a combination of techniques such as trigger point therapy around your neck, scalp and jaw to achieve tension release. Your session will end with education for post-massage care. An example of this is to maintain water uptake for 24 hours post-massage.
A quick summary of the benefits of head massage
*Reduces stress
*Reduces tension
*Helps ease headache and migraine
*Helps you relax
*Helps Lower Blood Pressure
*Helps Boost Memory
*May Promote Hair Growth
If you have anymore questions regarding headaches and massage have a chat or book an appointment with our therapist Olivia at Mount Lawley Physiotherapy and Podiatry.
Picture below is of her dog who if you pet also reduces your tension 😉
