subject: End Your Stressful Day But Also Let Go By Way Of An Invigorating Head Massage [print this page] We all know that sometimes all our bodies need to jumpstart the healing process is the right touch by a trained hand ... as in the case of head massage therapy. Also known as cranial sacral therapy, this is a gentle, noninvasive form of alternative medicine that deals with the movement of the fluid surrounding the skull and spine.
When you think about what keeps a body in good health, good eating habits, less stress, exercise and the avoidance of harmful habits pops to mind. But many researchers hae suggested that a healthy mind and body are the result of our internal healing system. When we have a cut or feel the effects of a flu or cold, our bodies defend us and assist us in the healig process. Head massage therapy is but one of the techniques developed to support that process.
By utilizing a light - or soft - touch technique to move the bones into the correct alignment, pressure is applied that is similar to the weight of a nickel. Some medical problems can lead to a loss of function and pain ... a head massage hones in on these areas to prevent the loss and pain from occurring and is utilized by therapists as both the primary and secondary treatment for existing health issues.
Head massage therapy has been proven to provide relief from:
Relief from brain and/or spinal cord damage;
Decreased migraine headache pain;
Diminished effects of chronic fatigue;
Sharpened motor skills;
Diminished back and neck pain;
Corrected dysfunction of the joints;
Relief from symptoms brought on by tension and stress;
Reduction in orthopedic problems.
While head massage therapy seeks to provide relief from the symptoms of a health problem, its many concern is in identifying the source of the discomfort. Many have included head massage therapy as a part of their normal reoutine because of its effectiveness and gentleness and have enjoyed increased energy, better sleep and less illness.
So how does head massage therapy work? A trained massage therapist works with you to offer support to your body's self-correcting instruments. Using the light-touch technique, your therapist will begin the head massage by evaluating your body's cranial sacral system (membranes and fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord) which plays the important role of maintaining the environment where the central nervous system functions.
Instead of trying to rectify any problems on his/her own, a trained therapist will pick up on signals from your body to hone in on the affected area and treat it accordingly. By letting your body do the "talking", clients who enjoy head massage therapy find it to be a very efficient and harmless way to restart their body's ability to self heal.
A head massage takes only about 30 minutes, but because all of our organs are linked to our nerves, a head massage actually benefits our entire body and releases toxins that can be harmful. Many people who use computers heavily at their workplace suffer from tight neck muscles and aching back/shoulders. A head massage - at the hands of a trained professional - can relieve and even eliminate these symptoms entirely.
Essentially, a head massage can leave your entire body refreshed, rejuvenated and pain-free in just 30 minutes' time.
