Headache Relief

Chronic headaches are a distressing fact of life for millions of people. The need to continually cope with the pain often diminishes the quality of life at work and home. What type are headache do you have? Tension headaches, migraine headaches, cluster headaches and rebound headaches. There are many other types of headaches and even muscle and ligament injuries in the neck often cause headaches. How can massage help? Massage to the neck and head can relieve headaches by releasing tight, shortened muscles, trigger points, and fascia (connective tissue surrounding muscles and other structures). When muscles and fascia relax and become more pliable, circulation improves. This helps eliminate irritating waste products and brings oxygen and healing nutrients to tissues. It also promotes healing for injuries. The relaxing effects of massage are great ways to ease stress and tension.