A Massage is your best prescription
A body massage has many health benefits and is a great way to provide relaxation. With massage treatments being one of our most popular treatments this post is a perfect opportunity to highlight the benefits of a massage and why it can help to ease a common tension headache.
Headaches are a common problem that usually leads to some of our clients deciding to book their massage treatment.
According to the World Health Organisation, headaches are one of the most common disorders of the nervous system, and almost half of the adult population has had a headache at least once in the last year.
If you reach for the paracetamol every time you get a sore head, you are not alone. Regular painkiller use could make more problems leading to what experts call a rebound headache, due to painkiller overuse.
So, what else can you do?
Massage therapy is a relaxing but very effective way to ease some pain without taking over the counter painkillers. It can improve your sleep quality and decrease stress levels too.
If your headaches are getting worse due to insomnia or being stressed, a body massage can be the perfect way to ease your symptoms.
Can a massage treatment really help?
Quite possible, yes.
Headaches can be caused or made worse by tension and muscle spasms. Hunching your shoulders when you feel the tell-tale signs – a massage can work on releasing the tension and relaxing you so that you can let go of the headache.
Our massage therapists are skilled at using their hands to get right into where the problem is originating and work on pressure points that are also known to relieve headaches.
Massaging some areas of your body can have a powerful effect on the body – A few moments of targeted massage on the pressure points at back of your skull can be deeply relaxing and a perfect antidote for stress-related headaches.
Before you reach for the painkillers, remember that masking the pain is just a temporary measure. Take preventative action instead. Book yourself in for one of our massage treatments and give yourself the gift of long term pain relief!
Different types of Massage available at home
Swedish or Deep Tissue Massage
Our Swedish and Deep Tissue massages help to relieve muscle tension and spasms. We add some essential oils to your massage treatment making it deeply relaxing and even more therapeutic.
Hot Stone Massage
Our Hot Stones is the daddy of all massage, using heated basalt stones your muscle tension will be melted away. A hot stone massage is very popular during the colder months.
For a full description of our massage treatments please visit or treatments page.
If you are ready to ditch the pain killer, schedule your next appointment we will be more than happy to help
