Indian Head Massage
Indian Head Massage has been practiced in Asia for over a thousand years as part of everyday life. It now encompasses massage and acupressure points along the head, neck, shoulders, upper back and upper arms. It is a safe and effective treatment for all ages providing relief from aches and pains and promotes healthy hair growth.
How is a treatment carried out?
The massage typically begins with the upper back which helps to relax the muscles and loosen the knots which we all accumulate from day to day. Moving through the shoulders and upper arms, further releasing the common spots which hold stress and tension. Then working up the neck where tension can cause headaches. Moving up into the scalp to stimulate, revive and relax the head, increasing circulation which promotes healthy hair growth. Finishing with a gentle face massage which helps circulation and skin tone and can relieve sinuses and headaches.
The treatment is usually carried out seated. The use of oils is optional.
If the treatment is performed without oils you don't need to undress, it can be carried out through light clothing. This makes it suitable for anyone new to massage or slightly apprehensive about having a treatment. If oils are used then you remove your upper clothes and ladies can wear and vest top or camisole.
What are the benefits?
Indian Head Massage is intended to soothe away stress and tension, leaving you relaxed, revitalised and re-energised. It is suitable for children and adults of all ages.
There are many benefits to Indian Head Massage these are just a few.
- Reduces tension headaches/migraines
- Reduces sinus congestion
- Improves blood flow to the brain, being more alert and increasing concentration
- Helps flexibility of neck and shoulders
- Increases circulation of scalp improving texture of hair
Indian Head Massage promotes:-
- Relief from anxiety and stress
- Deep sense of relaxation
- Improved mood
- Sense of health and well being
It’s good for headaches
The combination of brisk massage movement to stimulate and refresh and the slower circular flowing movements to soothe and relieve neck and scalp tension make Indian Head Massage an effective treatment for headache sufferers. With regular treatments, the frequency and intensity of stress related headaches can reduce significantly as the massage releases tension and promotes relaxation.
Promotes healthy hair
By stimulating blood flow to the hair follicles and scalp this encourages healthy hair growth.
Soothing for Eyes and Sinuses
Indian Head Massage also involves working on the pressure points on the forehead and around the eye sockets to relax and soothe tense muscles. Working on the cheekbone pressure points can also be useful to relieve blocked sinuses.
The benefits of Indian Head Massage and effects have been found to last long after the treatment has been carried out. It varies from person to person and can increase with regular treatments.
Indian Head Massage is a complementary treatment and can be used alongside any traditional medical treatment or therapy.
It does not replace conventional medicine or medical treatments that you may be undertaking with your GP.
