| Things you should know about Massage | | | | the scalp or in the neck can lead to severe |
| An early indication of massage therapy can be | | | | headaches. Neurochemical changes in the brain can |
| found in Egypt. However, the healing value of this | | | | aggravate the problem. Massage therapy can help |
| technique was first recognized by the Chinese | | | | to eliminate the problem. Shiatsu massage uses |
| sometime in 3000 BC. Massage was used as a | | | | pressure by thumbs, palms and fingers to give |
| form of meditation for soldiers returning from | | | | relief. The fingers are applied to acupuncture |
| battle to help them relax after long stressful days. | | | | points which increase energy in those points and |
| Herbalists have noted other benefits and have | | | | reduces pain. |
| used this technique to heal other common | | | | Trigger point Therapy Explained |
| ailments. They recommend oils to be used for | | | | Apart from Shiatsu, TRP or the Trigger Point |
| reducing pain and can be used before or after | | | | Therapy is also useful. Pressure is applied on |
| bathing. | | | | sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles. They |
| During the 18th and 19th century, massage | | | | bring the muscles in healthy positions and as a |
| therapy became immensely popular in Europe. A | | | | result the muscles become less tensed. TRP is |
| Swedish man known as Per Henrik Ling introduced | | | | also useful in reducing the level of stress. As a |
| the technique which he learned during his visit to | | | | result, blood flow increases and the individual |
| China. He combined his own techniques with his | | | | becomes refreshed. As you realize the benefits |
| newly learned Chinese techniques which became | | | | of massage therapy, you may find a reduction in |
| extremely popular. Medical professionals became | | | | your medical bills. Natural health methodology can |
| enthusiastic about adopting this therapy. Today, | | | | be more beneficial than any pain medication. |
| modern massage therapy owes its existence to | | | | Summary |
| the traditional Swedish technique. People who | | | | Massage therapy has been popular for many |
| complain about severe headaches can get relief | | | | centuries. In addition to physical benefits, regular |
| with massage therapy. Very often, muscle | | | | massages provide psychological benefits to reduce |
| tension and stress can trigger severe headaches. | | | | stress. With Shiatsu massage, pressure is applied |
| Shiatsu Massage - Alternative to Pain Medication | | | | to acupuncture points to increase circulation and |
| Headaches lead to complex changes in the brain. | | | | energy in those points. Trigger point therapy is |
| Tension headaches can change the amount of | | | | similar to Shiatsu massage since it increases |
| endorphin, chemicals and serotonin in the head. | | | | circulation and reduces stress. Massage therapy |
| This leads to severe burning sensations inside the | | | | can be a practical, healthy alternative to pain |
| head. Although the direct causes of headaches | | | | medication. |
| are not known, it is said that tensed muscles in | | | | |