| Stress and tension can build up in your shoulders, | | | | with all the hair on the scalp. |
| neck and head. Ultimately this can lead to | | | | Step 3: Place your thumb pads just above the |
| headaches, or migraines. Relieving your stress is | | | | middle of each eyebrow. Steady the head with |
| not always an easy task. Although, massage | | | | your rest of your fingers. Press the thumbs as |
| therapists seem to know exactly what areas to | | | | you move them up and over the forehead and |
| work on when you tell them a headache is your | | | | releasing as you reach the hairline of the scalp. |
| problem. That is because massage therapists learn | | | | Using the thumbs again, stroke across the |
| about all of the pressure points on the head and | | | | forehead starting at the midline, out from the |
| the entire body. Knowing the simple techniques of | | | | center. |
| a head massage can be crucial to reducing your | | | | Step 4: With your fingers locate the dimples |
| headache symptoms. | | | | behind the ears. Apply pressure for a few |
| A normal massage involves getting undressed, | | | | seconds then release. Repeat this 3 times. |
| using lotions or creams, and getting on top of a | | | | Step 5: Lift the head and neck gently and slowly |
| massage table or chair. For a head massage all | | | | roll toward the left, hold for 1 second and release. |
| you need is a quiet, comfortable place to sit or | | | | Repeat to the right. |
| lay down. | | | | Step 6: Cup both hands under the neck. Gently lift |
| This 7-step head massage is quick and effective | | | | the head and hold for a stretch for a couple of |
| for relieving tension, stress, and pain from a | | | | seconds. |
| headache. It will revitalize your mind and body and | | | | Step 7: Apply gentle but firm pressure to the |
| allow you to have a better positive attitude. | | | | occipital hollows at the base of the skull using your |
| Step 1: Massage the scalp with the pads of your | | | | fingers. |
| fingers in a circular motion. Make sure you cover | | | | For a more relaxing environment use |
| the whole head, covering the whole scalp several | | | | aromatherapy oils or candles. Practice your |
| times. | | | | technique on your family and friends to relieve |
| Step 2: Grab large sections of hair in your hand, | | | | their symptoms. Soon they will be coming to you |
| while maintaining your knuckles in contact with the | | | | every time they have a headache. |
| scalp. Gently pull on the hair and release. Repeat | | | | |