Head massage is very useful, it actively acts not only on the scalp and hair, but also helps to relieve pain, and is also necessary for general relaxation. After all, it is very important in everyday rhythmic life, when there is so little time to rest. Such a massage has a number of advantages, consisting, first of all, in the convenience of holding. There is no need to remove clothes, apply various creams and oils. In addition, head massage is done without effort, with just a light touch of a finger. That is why everyone can carry it out independently, at home, at work, on vacation and in any other places.
Indications for massage
During the massage, the tense muscles of the head relax, which brings a calming effect, sleep becomes strong and healthy, and mood improves. The result is noticeable on mental abilities, memory improves, working capacity is restored, pressure is normalized. All this can be achieved if the massage is carried out regularly, at any convenient opportunity.
Technique
Now it’s worth talking about how to do a head massage . It is immediately worth noting that it can be carried out independently, but it is better to resort to someone else's help in order to achieve maximum effect and relaxation. Do not wash your hair before massage, it can cause hair loss. You can use balms, especially if the skin and hair are dry. If the hair is oily and there is dandruff, then you can use a pharmacy tool designed specifically for such purposes.
You need to start by warming the skin and relaxing it. Increase the pressure should be with the time of the procedure. On top of the hair, you need to stroke your palms. Then run the fingers into the hair and make a rake-like movement, as well as massage the hair with the fingertips. All movements must be carried out in a circular manner, relying on the thumb, and massage the rest.
After that, you need to carry out a vibrating effect, which consists in lightly tapping the surface of the head with the help of your fingertips. Strength needs to be changed, but painful strokes must not be allowed. Head massage is carried out, starting from the forehead, then to the back of the head and ending with the neck and shoulders. At the end of the procedure, you should rest, and it is better to lie down for half an hour.
Headache massage
Head massage for headache is not very different from regular massage. You need to act on the points located on the forehead and the back of the head. You need to conduct soft, stroking movements from the middle of the head to the edges. Massage is carried out on the part where pain is felt. If you feel pain in several places at once, then you need to massage your whole head.
When a person has a headache, the main focus should be on muscle relaxation. Therefore, during the massage, you should take a comfortable pose and relax the collar on the clothes so that nothing is squeezed on the neck.
Contraindications
As such, there are no contraindications, head massage is useful to everyone. The only thing is to take into account the person’s age and his general condition. Do not massage for pain caused by infectious diseases. The procedure is contraindicated in children and the elderly. Various damage to the scalp are also the reason for refusing massage.
It is advisable to consult a specialist when head injuries have recently occurred, if a person suffers from intracranial pressure, as well as severe hair loss. In these cases, massage will be contraindicated, or soft, not strong movements are permissible. However, the effect of such a massage will be less noticeable.