Monday, August 22, 2011

Head Massage Laguna Niguel California

The art of head massage provides effective therapy for mental conditions such as depression, stress and anxiety. Among the most powerful treatments for modern life cares, this treatment also remedies emotional imbalance, insomnia and migraines. Through this form of therapy, many have also received help for such conditions as stomachaches, cramping muscles, backaches and migraines. Use of Head Massage in combination with oils as part of the therapeutic massage is an outstanding means of treating both hair and skin problems.


For an effective method of relieving headaches and fatigue, a specific kind of head massage commonly referred to as temple pressopuncture is often recommended. Performing this stress relieving therapeutic method is performed by placing the tips of the fingers just outside the temple area, slightly above where the eyebrows end. Small circular movements are performed with the fingertips in this spot. Gradual release of built up tension can be accomplished through using this type of head massage.

Nerve strokes is a process that is very soothing and is produced by gently combing the fingers through the hair going in the direction opposite of how the hair is growing. This process is continued all the way until you reach the top part of the neck. The process is then continued in the opposite direction and it begins at the neck and works its way through until the front of the head is reached. When one reaches the top part of the head, the head massage should pause there for a minute before progressing on. A special tool has been constructed to provide a variation to this manual method of nerve stroking, it is known as a scalp massager. The tool features thin wires made of stainless steel which are very flexible and have small plastic nibs on the ends. This helps provide a luxurious and very soothing nerve stroke session.



Ear massaging is an aspect of head massage that will assist in stress reduction, improvement in digestion as well as enhancing body temperature adjustment. This begins by pulling back on the ear with gentle force. The ear is then squeezed between the thumb and index finger. Light pressure is applied while pulling down on the earlobe with a gentle yet firm pressure and then released. This stimulates all the energetic points on the ear. This earlobe massage has been known to calm hyperactivity.

Necking stretching starts at the point where the neck joints the shoulders. The process begins with a gentle upward stretch to the left; it is then shifted alternately to the right side. This method needs to be conducted using a slow movement and should be kept within an individual's comfort range. The neck stretching therapy continues on with these motions being performed a few times on either side with the hands remaining on the shoulders throughout. The stretch continues with a forward, then backward, motion using the same slow and methodical movements. The neck stretching then continues alternating rotations from clockwise then counterclockwise. As the massage or stretching continues, movements should begin to progressively get slower and eventually diminish completely after several times.

The benefit of a head massage can include calming a variety of problems affecting the skin, such as itchy, dry, flaky or inflamed skin. Improvements are also noticed with various hair problems, including thinning or loss of hair. These techniques can also be effective as a method of improving blood circulation for the scalp area. Mood is also enhanced because endorphins are released when a massage is performed.

Head massage therapy has become a time-tested and very credible form of alternative medicine. Besides offering a convenient therapy, it requires no special area in order to perform it. In addition, a patient can remain completely clothed through the entire therapy session. One of the best factors with this type of massage is that it can be extremely effective in treating a wide variety of different ailments.