Massage Therapy For The Head – Origins

Massage is perhaps one of the oldest therapies known to man, and has been practised in the East for at least the past 5000 years.

Head massage originated in India over a thousand years ago. The origin of the word shampoo comes from a Hindi word ‘champi’. Originally it meant having your head massaged and began as a way for mothers to help their daughters keep their long hair in great condition.

The majority of mothers in India still practise head massage as an everyday part of family life and mothers would normally perform this service on family members at least once per week.

Benefits of Indian Head Massage

The benefits have been acknowledged for generations, and massage is commonly part of everyday activities, carried out within the family from an early age.

In the 1970′s Narendra Mehta brought Indian head massage to the west and the therapy has since been extended to include the shoulders, upper arms,face, ears and neck, and is available in good beauty salons.

Indian Head Massage is very relaxing, calming the mind, body and emotions.

Working with a firm and gentle rhythm it aids relaxation and helps to relieve muscular discomfort and tension. It also is reputed to improve circulation in the head, thereby enhancing the senses and promoting clear thinking.

Application

The massage often begins with the upper back, where the application of deep massage technique helps to relax the muscles and to loosen and melt away knotted areas.

Working through the upper arms and shoulders further releases the common areas for holding tension, and then working deeply into the neck to melt away tension where it often accumulates.

Moving up to the head itself, methods are employed which relax, stimulate and revive the whole of the head, increasing circulation and promoting healthy hair.

Finally the treatment may include a gentle face massage which improves circulation, enhances skin tone, and may assist with sinus and headache issues.

Massage therapy for the head can be performed with or without oils with the client sitting and fully clothed, so it can conveniently be performed anywhere without the need for a massage table. As such it is also particularly good for people who are wheelchair bound or are partially immobile.

Indian Head Massage In Beauty Salons

Typically upon arrival your therapist will take you through a free consultation and you will be asked to get comfortable so the massage can commence.

Size of establishment is not the main criteria in selecting a salon. Look for establishments, whether large or small, that offer a highly professional standard and where their therapists are fully qualified and insured giving you peace of mind that your treatments will be carried out safely and competently.

After receiving a relaxing massage therapy for the head it is best to take things and to take on board plenty of water during the rest of the day.