Indian Head Massage
Indian Head Massage has evolved from traditional techniques which have been used in India for thousands of years. It is a massage of the upper back, shoulders, upper arms, neck scalp and face. The facial massage centres around pressure points which can allieviate pressure in sinuses and tension headaches.
Indian Head massage can bring about instant relief from stress and tension in the head and shoulder areas.
It brings about relaxation but can also leave you feeling rejuvenated and more focused.
This massage treatment is carried out in a chair and there is no need to remove clothing. Oils can be used but this is not essential, so this is an ideal rejuvenation treatment to have at anytime of the day and anywhere!
Benefits of Indian Haed Massage to health include :-
- Relief from muscular tension, particularly in the neck and shoulders
- Increased mobility in the joints
- Improved circulation which helps to eliminate toxins from the body
- More alertness and concentration
- Relief from the symptoms of stress - tension headaches, eye strain, insomnia and disturbed sleep, panic attacks and anxiety
- Increase in the circulation to the scalp, which promotes the growth, strength and health of the hair
- A great sense of wellbeing
Try Indian Head Massage yourself or why not treat someone you know!
Important Health Information about Indian Head Massage
You should advise your therapist before receiving Indian Head Massage if you have any of the following:-
- Any recent head or neck injury
- Severe bruising, cuts or abrasions in the treatment area
- Epilepsy
- Recent haemorrhage
- High or low blood pressure
- Migraine
- A history of thrombosis or embollism
- Diabetes
- Spastic functions
- Dysfunction of the nervous system
- Skin disorders/scalp infections
- Recent operation
It may be that treatment can still go ahead with your doctor's written permission.
After your Indian Head Massage you should:-
- Avoid cigarettes, alcohol, tea, coffee and colas for the rest of the day
- Drink more water than usual
- Take it easy for the rest of the day
- Have small and frequent meals for the rest of the day
- Avoid sun bathing and sunbeds
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