The agonizing pain associated with the migraine has been reported for centuries. And while many studies have been performed, migraines are a poorly understood condition affecting millions.
Massage therapy has long been described as a non-invasive way to manage pain and bring about some degree of relief for the migraine sufferer.

Migraine History
Migraines have been associated with vascular abnormalities since the late 1600's. However, early cultures thought migraines were a curse from the gods. Treatments have varied over the course of history to include such things as tying a clay crocodile to the head with linen inscribed with the names of the gods (ancient Egypt, approximately 1200 BC) to dripping coca juice containing cocaine into an incision in the scalp (ancient Incas) to willow bark extract (Native Americans).

As studies and modern medicine progressed migraines remain beguiling. Migraines can attack for any of a variety of reasons, including things like hormones, stress, hunger, weather changes, visual or auditory stimuli, change in sleep patterns, medications, certain smells, certain foods and additives or allergies.

Typically, migraines are treated with prescription medications. However, improper or prolonged use of medications can actually perpetuate the pain. The best treatment for migraines is promoting an optimal environment.

How Can Massage Help?
Massage by a qualified, trained massage therapist can address a multitude of problems that may contribute to migraine pain. Massage coupled with an in-depth look into lifestyle habits and environmental causes with positive actions to take control over triggers can alleviate pain, decrease the duration or intensity of pain - even eliminate the migraine.

Take stress for example. Physical or mental stress impedes your quality of life. It can perpetuate or initiate sickness. A relaxing massage can decrease stress and promote a sense of overall wellness.

We as therapist try to make a session interesting. Some times we forget the basics. When we get a new client we get all excited and we really want to help them, but instead of setting them down and really getting to know them and talking to them we get them on our table and start to work on the problem.

One of the main reasons why they come to us in the first place is not only our mannerisms but our genuine concerns of they health. We must not for get that they come to us because of an injury of some sort.

What is Deep Tissue?
Deep tissue focuses on realigning deeper layers of connective and muscle tissue.

It is helpful for chronically tense and contracted ares such as stiff necks, low back pain or tightness.

Some similar strokes are used in a classic massage, but it is in a slower motion and the pressure in a more concentrated on areas of tension and pain.

How does deep tissue work?

When there is chronic muscle tension there are usually adhesion's in muscles, tendons, and ligaments

Will deep tissue massage hurt?

Some discomfort and pain can at certain points in the massage.
It is important to tell the therapist when things are outside your comfort zone.

Therapuetic massage has been used for years to improve health, releave muscle tension and help you sleep better.

Some of the benefits of a massage during pregnancy are joint pains, improve labor outcome and relieve muscle ackes and pains. Massage therapy addresses different needs with different techniques. A few techniques are Swedish Massage, NMT. These skills can and will help you though the pregnancy. Getting a massage on a regular schedule will help adress many common discomforts associated with the skelatal and circulatory changes brought on by hormone shifts during pregnancy.

Massages also reduce swelling, improvement of nerve pain, and pain in other areas. It reduces back pain, joint pain, edema and improves oxygenation of soft tissues and muscles.

Well, today was a great day to be a therapist. The sun was out this afternoon and the mood was high. All of my clients were in a great mood. Some with problems that we have been working on for a few sessions and a couple with new problems. I love the challenges that face me.

Tomorrow is another day and I bring on the challenges the will face me.

Welcome to the home of Healing Hand Massage online.
Healing Hand is a one man operation based out of Wilmington, NC. I specialize in Deep Tissue, Pre-natal, NMT (nueromuscular therapy) massages.

In need of a nice, fully catered massage? Had a stressful day at work? Need "me time"? Call me to set up an appointment and experience "Your personal slice of paradise".


Tel:
(910) 508-9505

Snail Mail:
P.O. Box 15306
Wilmington, NC 28408

Email:
hhmassagenc@gmail.com