Indian head massage has been practiced in India for over a thousand years but was restricted to the head and hair. Now because of the benefits it encompasses the neck, shoulders, and upper arms. Nowadays it's used to help increase mobility and flexibility in the neck and shoulders. It improves blood circulation, lymphatic flow and aids elimination of toxins and is particularly good for reducing the effects of stress and tension.
Indian Head Massage involves working with firm gentle rhythm to help un-knot blockages and release the build-up of tension. It is a safe, simple, yet amazingly effective therapy that not only promotes hair growth, but also provides relief from aches and pains. The head and shoulders are especially important energy centres within your body. If you are feeling stressed, angry, or upset then tension tends to accumulate here. This tension can later show up as a stiff neck and shoulders, eyestrain and sometimes even hair loss.
*It has been used to help numerous conditions including:
• Tension, headaches, & migraines.
• Tinnitus and other ear problems.
• Helps hair loss & thinning.
• Muscle Tension - neck & shoulder stiffness.
• Eye Strain.
• Insomnia.
• Sinus congestion.
• Stress, anxiety, & depression.
The treatment involves massage and acupressure techniques manipulating the soft tissue on the upper back, shoulder, scalp and face. The effect is not just physical, it works on an emotional level too, calming the mind, promoting relaxation, and relieving stress. Massaging the head also encourages the supply of oxygen to the brain, which is another way of reducing stress - oxygen helps you think clearly and creatively!
As well as these benefits it can relieve muscular pain, stiffness, and tension by relaxing the muscles and removing toxins in the face, scalp, neck, upper back, shoulders & upper arms. It can help muscle tone, relieves mental fatigue, it stimulates and improves lymphatic drainage and blood flow to the neck and stimulates and improves the circulatory system.