Migraine headaches occur when blood vessels around the temples and base of
the skull become enlarged causing a chemical release that inflames the vessels,
muscles, and nerves in the head and neck. Symptoms such as pain, nausea,
diarrhea, and sensitivity to light can occur and last for hours or days.
Therapeutic massage is said to help ease the pain caused by intense
headaches and migraines. Evidence of this has been found in numerous ancient
cultures, including those of Egypt, India, China, Japan and Arabic countries. Therapeutic
massage for migraines and headaches involves a therapist pressing, stroking,
rubbing, kneading and pressing on the body’s tissues and muscles. There is also
some evidence that therapeutic massage for migraine sufferers may help reduce
the number of attacks.
Here are some of the therapeutic massage types that can help people with
migraine:
Craniosacral Therapeutic Massage. Craniosacral therapeutic massage is a gentle,
hands-on approach. During a massage treatment, a therapist finds blockages
preventing the flow of fluid from tight or inflamed muscles. Using gentle
pressure, he releases them, allowing the fluid to regain its normal pulse from
the head to the sacral region, thereby reducing migraines in both strength and
frequency.
Trigger Point Massage. Some tension headaches may be relieved by a specific form of therapeutic
massage called trigger point therapy. Trigger point therapy is the application
of pressure to specific points such as along the muscles extending from the
base of the skull to mid-back located along the spine and muscles on either
side of the neck. This pressure interrupts the nerve signals that not only
cause the headache pain but also create the trigger point. This therapeutic
massage aims to relieve pain and to re-educate the muscles so they assume
healthy positions and postures that do not generate pain.
Reflexology. Reflexology uses a "map" of points on the hands, feet, and even
the ears that correlate to different areas of the body. Reflexologists most
commonly work on the feet, feeling for knots or granules. They then apply
pressure on these points to release toxins that have built up due to lactic
acid, stress or disease. This therapeutic massage can both relieve migraine
symptoms and provide relaxation.
Before trying any of these massage treatments, make sure to visit your
physician to avoid further damages especially when you are handling chronic
medical conditions.
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