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Why Should I Choose an Indian Head Massage?
Nowadays there are a wide variety of massage treatments used by complementary therapists. Below is a guide about Indian head massage which is one of the most popular'.
Origins of Indian Head Massage
Indian head massage is a recent form of therapy in the west, it was only introduced here in the 1970's and has now become one of the most popular alternative therapies currently available. Its origins are much older, massage having been used in the Far and the Middle East for at least 4-5000 years. It is a treatment based on old Ayurvedic techniques.
It has been popular in India (hence its modern name) for over a thousand years generally used by masseurs and barbers. Indian Head Massage has been adapted. How Indian head massage is used
The process involves practitioners gently massaging the face and scalp using pressure-point techniques. It will often be also applied to the upper back, neck, shoulders and upper arms, these all being areas that can suffer high levels of stress and tension.
Benefits of Indian Head Massage
Many of the benefits will be personal to the client and their condition. Reports suggest some of the benefits have been:
* Relief from stress, fatigue and tension.
* Relieves headaches, eyestrain sinusitis and congestion
* Increase joint flexibility and general mobility in the neck and shoulders
* Improves concentration
* Improves blood circulation to the head and neck area before speeding up the interchange of oxygen, nutrients, carbon dioxide and waste
* Can aid in the elimination of accumulated toxins and waste products
* Promotes better sleep
A great advantage of head massage is that it can be performed almost anywhere - at home, in the workplace or in a salon. This is advantageous for clients who may be wheelchair bound or be partially immobile.
What a session might involve
The client usually sits, fully clothed, in a massage chair for the treatment. The therapist then uses a range of different movements and massage techniques - gentle massage of the upper back, across the shoulders, upper arms, neck and a more intensive massage of head and scalp In addition, the therapist might also gently massage the face. Length of sessions will vary but are usually in the region of 20-60 minutes.
Side effects of Indian Head Massage
Because of its non-intrusive nature there does not appear to be any side effects. Obviously it may be advisable to avoid any treatment if you have recently received surgery or any injuries to the areas of the body likely to be involved. If in doubt you might want to discuss with your doctor whether treatment is advisable.
About the author:
Steve Hill is a webmaster from Birmingham, he has interests in a number of websites including: stuttering, headache advice and alternative therapies
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