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7 Step Head Massage
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Stress, and tension can build up in your shoulders, neck and
head. Ultimately this can lead to headaches, or migraines. Relieving your
stress is not always an easy task. Although, massage therapists seem to know
exactly what areas to work on when you tell them a headache is your problem.
That is because massage therapists learn about all of the pressure points on
the head and the entire body. Knowing the simple techniques of a head massage
can be crucial to reducing your headache symptoms.
A
normal massage involves getting undressed, using lotions or creams, and getting
on top of a massage table or chair. For a head massage all you need is a quiet,
comfortable place to sit or lay down. This 7-step head massage is quick and
effective for relieving tension, stress, and pain from a headache. It will
revitalize your mind and body and allow you to have a better positive attitude.
Step 1: Massage the
scalp with the pads of your fingers in a circular motion. Make sure you cover
the whole head, covering the whole scalp several times.
Step 2: Grab large
sections of hair in your hand, while maintaining your knuckles in contact with
the scalp. Gently pull on the hair and release. Repeat with all the hair on the
scalp.
Step 3: Place your
thumb pads just above the middle of each eyebrow. Steady the head with your
rest of your fingers. Press the thumbs as you move them up and over the
forehead and releasing as you reach the hairline of the scalp. Using the thumbs
again, stroke across the forehead starting at the mid line, out from the center.
Step 4: With your
fingers locate the dimples behind the ears. Apply pressure for a few seconds
then release. Repeat this 3 times.
Step 5: Lift the
head and neck gently and slowly roll toward the left, hold for 1 second and
release. Repeat to the right.
Step 6: Cup both
hands under the neck. Gently lift the head and hold for a stretch for a couple
of seconds.
Step 7: Apply gentle
but firm pressure to the occipital hollows at the base of the skull using your
fingers.
For a more relaxing environment use aromatherapy oils or
candles. Practice your technique on your family and friends to relieve their
symptoms. Soon they will be coming to you every time they have a headache.
