Headache Rescue Treatment
Struggling with persistent headaches? Our Headache Rescue Treatment combines face and body gua sha with cupping and/or tuina to target tension in the face, neck, jaw, and shoulder muscles that contribute to headaches. This treatment is Ideal for when you're amid a headache or as part of a prevention plan.
Facial Gua Sha + Cupping
Gua sha is a traditional Chinese medical healing technique where the body surface is stroked or massaged with a smooth-edged instrument. Facial gua sha can be used to relieve tension in muscles in the face, neck, and head, reduce sinus pressure, alleviate headaches, reduce puffiness and inflammation, increase circulation, and help with anxiety. Small cups are also utilized in this treatment to apply gentle suction to the skin, relaxing tense muscles, increasing blood flow, and stimulating collagen production.
How Facial Gua Sha + Cupping can help with headaches
Facial gua sha can help alleviate headaches through its effects on circulation, muscle tension, and nervous system regulation. Here's how it works:
Improves Circulation
Gua sha promotes blood flow to the face and head, helping to deliver oxygen and nutrients while removing metabolic waste. Improved circulation can relieve tension and pressure that contribute to headaches.
Relieves Muscle Tension
Headaches are often linked to tight muscles in the face, jaw, temples, or neck. Gua sha gently massages and releases these areas, reducing tension that can cause or exacerbate headaches.
Stimulates Lymphatic Drainage
By encouraging lymphatic flow, gua sha reduces puffiness and fluid retention around the face and head, which can sometimes contribute to sinus-related headaches.
Calms the Nervous System
The slow, rhythmic movements of gua sha can help activate the parasympathetic nervous system, reducing stress and promoting relaxation. This is particularly helpful for tension or stress-related headaches.
Relieves Sinus Pressure
For sinus headaches, gua sha can target specific areas like the cheekbones, brow bone, and forehead to stimulate drainage and relieve pressure.
Releases Trigger Points
Specific gua sha strokes can target trigger points in the face, head, or neck that may refer pain to other areas, effectively reducing headache symptoms.
Tuina is a specific form of massage based on Chinese medical principles. It involves deep tissue manipulation often along acupuncture points and meridians, stretching, and manipulation of the muscles, joints, and tendons. This treatment is good for patients looking to relax, relieve stress and muscle tension, and reduce pain.
How Tuina can help with headaches
Relieves Muscle Tension and Improves Blood Flow
Tuina techniques such as kneading, pressing, and rolling are applied to areas of tension, particularly in the neck, shoulders, and scalp. By relaxing tight muscles, it improves blood flow to the head and reduces pain caused by tension-type headaches.
Eases Stress and Calms the Mind
Headaches are often linked to stress and emotional imbalances. Tuina incorporates soothing techniques to calm the nervous system, reduce stress, and promote relaxation.
Relieves Sinus Congestion
For sinus-related headaches, Tuina techniques can help drain sinus passages, reduce swelling, and alleviate pressure in the face and forehead.
Treats Related Conditions
Tuina can address other contributing factors, such as neck stiffness, shoulder tightness, or TMJ (temporomandibular joint) dysfunction, which are common triggers for headaches.
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Gua Sha
Gua sha is a traditional Chinese medical healing technique where the body surface is stroked or massaged with a smooth-edged instrument. It can help alleviate tension headaches, migraines, neck pain, or swelling in your body.
How Gua Sha can help with headaches
Relieves Muscle Tension
Tension in the neck, shoulders, and upper back is a common trigger for headaches. Body gua sha focuses on these areas to relax tight muscles and alleviate tension that can radiate to the head.
Improves Circulation
Gua sha increases blood flow to the targeted areas, improving oxygen delivery and removing waste products from muscles. Better circulation helps relieve pain associated with tension or vascular headaches.
Stimulates Lymphatic Drainage
By promoting lymph flow, gua sha reduces swelling and inflammation, which can help alleviate sinus-related headaches or headaches caused by fluid retention.
Eases Stress and Tension
Gua sha induces a relaxation response by stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system. This can lower stress levels, a major contributing factor to tension headaches.
Addresses Postural Imbalances
Poor posture, especially in the upper body, can lead to neck strain and tension headaches. Gua sha releases tension in muscles like the trapezius, rhomboids, and levator scapulae, which often bear the brunt of postural stress.
A Customized Treatment
The Headache Rescue Treatment is a customized, comprehensive, and holistic treatment designed upon each patient’s individual needs and conditions. Whether you need a preventative plan or immediate relief, this treatment may be the correct fit for you!