Head massage

Head massage techniques are a combination of different strokes, pressure points and the right positioning.

All these aspects play a very important role in order to give the right head massage. Head massage has been a very popular concept all over the world for hundreds of years and is still regarded to be one of the best massage techniques.

There are numerous benefits of receiving a head massage.

1. A head massage is considered to be a very effective stress reliever.

2. The head massage helps the person relax the muscles of the head, shoulders, neck and even back.

3. A head massage is also known to relieve both chronic and acute headache.

4. A head massage is considered to rejuvenate the brain cells.

5. A head massage is very instrumental for achieving a sound sleep.

A basic head massage technique is to apply the right amount of pressure on the head by the use of fingers and thumbs. You can also use your fists and knuckles in order to apply extra pressure.

Some of the effective head massage techniques are:

1. Spread your fingers on the head stroke it gently upwards and downwards. Apply pressure on the head with the use of your fingertips. Change the direction of your fingers every few minutes so that the entire head gets the treatment.

2. After stroking the fingers upwards and downwards, switch it to clockwise and anticlockwise. Keep switching this position every five minutes.

3. Apply pressure on the sides and the back of the head with the knuckles. You will experience relaxation in no time.

4. Pull the top of the ears with your fingers and you will hear a cracking sound. This will help in expanding the ear muscles and reduce tension.

5. Apply pressure on the eyebrows with the use of your thumb and index finger. You will experience instant relief from headache.