What is Indian Head massage?
Indian head massage is based on the ayurvedic system of healing which has been practiced in India for over a thousand years. It provides Indian families with relaxation and healing on a daily basis, as well as playing a part in rituals such as weddings and births and everyday events like a trip to the hairdressers.
The aim of Indian head massage is to release the stress that has accumulated in the tissues, muscles and joints of the head, face, neck and shoulders. The patient sits fully clothed on a massage chair. The therapist uses different movements and techniques over the neck, shoulder and scalp areas. In addition, the therapist will gently stimulate pressure points on the face.
Indian head massage is especially good for relieving stress, tension, fatigue, insomnia, headaches, migraine and sinusitis. Patients report that the experience is deeply calming and relaxing, leaving them feeling energised and revitalised and better able to concentrate.
The benefits of Indian head massage
- Helps increase joint mobility and flexibility in the neck and shoulders
- Improves blood circulation and lymphatic flow
- Frees knots of muscular tension, relaxes connective tissue
- Aids in the elimination of accumulated toxins and waste products.
- It is particularly good for reducing the effects of stress and tension.
Occasionally there may be side effects to the treatment, some patients experience tiredness, dizziness, increased desire to eliminate toxins and waste material from the body or aching muscles. These side effects should last no more than a few hours, after which time patients experience increased energy and alertness.
Indian head massage should be avoided if the patient
- Has had recent surgery, or any head or neck injuries
- Has a history of thrombosis or embolism; spondylitis or spondylosis.
- Has high or low blood pressure, diabetes,
Indian head massage is particularly good for reducing the effects of stress and tension epilepsy, any kind of heart condition, cancer or osteoporosis, talk to your doctor before arranging a treatment. Always make sure that you avoid alcohol for at least five hours before the treatment.