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Indian Head Massage a brief history

How is Indian Head Massage performed?

What are the benefits?

Are there any contraindications?

How many treatments do I need?

 

 

 

 

Indian Head Massage

INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE - A BRIEF HISTORY?

Indian Head Massage has been widely practised in India in the home. Grandparents treat their children and grandchildren and vice versa! It dates back 4000 years.

Indian Head Massage strengthens the muscles, firms the skin, and encourages the body's natural healing abilities. In India today infants often receive a daily massage from birth onwards to keep them in good health.

HOW IS INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE PERFORMED?

Indian Head Massage is performed through the clothes. The back, shoulders, arms, neck and head are treated. It is wonderful for releasing tension and treating stress because it works on the areas of the body most affected by tension - the shoulders, upper back, neck and head.

After a treatment you will feel calm, relaxed and ready to face the world again. Indian Head Massage is suited to office or home treatments.
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WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

Skin

Indian Head Massage improves the skin by encouraging desquamation (the shedding of cells on the surface of the skin).

Skeletal System

It increases joint mobility and flexibility in the shoulders, neck and arms. By reducing tension in the tissues it minimises the stress on bones and joints, reducing their need to overwork because the muscles are not performing properly.

Muscular System

Indian Head Massage improves circulation and waste removal (particularly lactic acid) from muscles. This helps reduce aches and soreness and eliminates tension.

Circulatory System

Indian Head Massage improves the delivery of nutrients and oxygen to the muscles and speeds up the removal of waste products and toxins. It also helps to reduce blood pressure.

Lymphatic System

Indian Head Massage improves lymphatic circulation. In doing so it speeds up the removal of excess fluid and waste from the cells. It helps to reduce swelling and improves the production and delivery of white blood cells, reducing the risk of infection.

Nervous System

 

:: reduces the effects of stress;

:: promotes better sleep;

:: reduces anxiety;

:: slows down the heart rate;

:: improves the breathing which relaxes the
mind and body;

:: releases physical tension;

:: releases mental tension;

:: promotes feelings of calm and a sense
of well-being;

:: helps to improve neural communication
throughout the body because the body
is de-congested;

:: energy levels are increased due to tension
release.

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ARE THERE ANY CONTRAINDICATIONS?

TOTAL

:: Fever;
:: Contagious or infectious disease;
:: Under the influence of alcohol or drugs;
:: Where head lice is present;
:: During a migraine;
:: Nerve troubles;
:: Osteoporosis;
:: Encephalitis;
:: Meningitis;
:: Poliomyelitis.

LOCAL - the massage can be performed (except on following areas)

:: Over skin diseases;
:: On undiagnosed bumps and lumps;
:: On cuts;
:: On bruises;
:: On abrasions;
:: On inflammation;
:: On scar tissue - unless at least 6 months has elapsed since the operation;
:: On sunburn;
:: Over any painful areas.

MEDICAL - the massage can only be performed with your GP's written approval

:: Medical - the massage can only be performed with your GP's written approval.
:: Cardio-vascular conditions e.g. thrombosis, phlebitis, hypertension,
hypotension or any heart condition;
:: Any condition currently being treated by your GP, specialist or
another complementary therapist;
:: Where medical oedema is present;
:: Osteoporosis;
:: Arthritis;
:: Nervous/psychotic disorders;
:: Recent operations;
:: Diabetes;
:: Asthma;
:: Bell's Palsy;
:: On Trapped or pinched nerves;
:: On Inflamed nerves;
:: Acute rheumatism.

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HOW MANY TREATMENTS WILL I NEED?

One treatment can be a great pick-me-up. However, in the case of acute or chronic conditions, you may wish to book a course of treatments.

If you book and pay for a course of 5 treatments in advance, we will give you one additional treatment absolutely free. We can discuss this further after your first treatment.
If you have any further queries on Indian Head Massage you can contact us with your questions.
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