Indian Head Massage
Indian head massage has been practised in India for over a thousand years, originally by women who believed that massaging their heads kept their long hair healthy and strong.
This is correct as massaging the scalp stimulates the flow of blood to the follicles, improving the supply of nutrients needed for healthy hair growth. Today, however, the most common cause of poor blood flow is stress-generated muscle tension. The traditional Indian Head Massage technique has therefore been adapted in the west to help the stressful demands of modern living.
As well as the scalp, the massage covers the upper back, neck, shoulders, upper arms and face. It is conducted fully clothed on a low-back chair and is a wonderfully relaxing treatment. A variety of massage techniques are used – some stimulating, some soothing, some aimed to reducing muscle tension.
Positive effects- Eases muscular tension and helps promote relaxation in the muscles
- Improves the condition of skin and hair
- Soothes nerve endings, thus inducing relaxation
- Helps relieve pain and fatigue
- Helps rebalance energy thus relieving tiredness and lethargy
- Improves the blood and lymphatic circulation
- Aids the removal of dead skin cells so the skin will look healthier and feel smoother
- Helps the elimination of toxins
What conditions can Indian Head Massage help with?Significant improvement has been noticed in the following conditions…
- Tinnitus
- Temporo-mandibular joint tension (TMJ syndrome) often caused by grinding or clenching the teeth
- Sinusitis
- Migraine
- Nightmares
- Insomnia and disturbed sleep
Indian Head massage in the workplaceIndian Head Massage is a wonderful treatment for the workplace as it is so accessible and can help with eye strain; muscular tension in the back, neck and shoulders; anxiety, stress an