Scalp Massage
The massage of the head and scalp improves circulation and relieves
all kinds of tensions. To practise good manipulation of the scalp the
practitioners hands must be flexible and relaxed and very fluid
movements.
A relaxing scalp massage will dilate blood vessels and capillaries,
which stimulates circulation and help blood to oxygenate the brain. This
enables vital nutrients to be transported in the body more efficiently,
while temporarily reducing blood pressure and heart rate. The appearance
and quality of the skin are being improved plus there is an exfoliating
action, stimulates the functioning of sweat and sebaceous glands of the
skin that work together to moisturize, cleanse. By stimulating
circulation massage of the head helps in particular to improve the
condition of hair and scalp. It will also help relieve headaches, eye
strain, sinusitis, asthma and tension in the jaw.
The physical action of massage also acts directly on the lymphatic
system, eliminating the body of lactic acid and other chemical residues,
causes pain and discomfort in the joints and muscles. Many lymph nodes
are located in the neck, the back of the head, face and jaw, so a head
scalp and facial massage can be particularly beneficial to many areas of
the body.
During scalp massage treatment the body relaxes considerably even though
it is the head that is being directly massaged, resulting in a
permutation of bodily functions to the parasympathetic nervous system.
This system operates outside our conscious control and is linked to a
hidden action of the general maintenance of the body and core functions
such as digestion.
There is clear evidence that head massage has a big contribution to the
relief of negative elements such as stress, depression and anxiety. In
particular, the massage of the head has a significant impact on the
brain. The physical relief of muscle tension and the additional influx
of blood to the head result in improved mental functions and a more
developed psyche. There is a reduction in mental fatigue, irritability
and feelings of despondency, and in return, increased attention, mental
agility and concentration.
Massage is also appreciated for its "sense of well-being", the body gets
a break from tension and a mental weight is removed resulting in a
greater sense of lightness and happiness. These changes reflect the
hormone related emotional changes occurring in the body during a massage
session. Research has shown that the level of stress hormones such as
cortisol fall during massage, while the level of hormones for emotional
well-being, such as oxytocin, increase significantly. The stress
hormones have the effect of weakening the immune system.
The feeling of lightness that people often find after a head massage can
also bring greater awareness of their identity, with a rapport that
makes them feel they are more in agreement with themselves, that their
perspective on life is improved or they say that they are simply more
relaxed and at ease in their own body.
The massage of the scalp is an ideal treatment during pregnancy; a woman
can sit rather that having to lie. Remember that you treat two people at
this time not just one.
Massage technique for headaches
Massage the scalp
- Drag your fingers to the front of the scalp and massage it as
applying a shampoo. Apply pressure in a circular strong motion
throughout the scalp.
- While holding the head with one of your hands take a lock of
hair at the root and pull gently towards you, then let it slip
between their fingers.
- To make things easier try the mechanical vibrating masseur for
headache’s. This device is ideal massage to stimulate the scalp. It
also provides different sensations, and even more intense than those
caused by hands.
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