Tension headaches and migraines are often triggered by stress, prolonged periods of concentration, or neck strain (e.g. looking down at a mobile phone or tablet for long periods of time). The head and neck have a lot of muscles and become tense with these triggers, and this can give rise to headaches.
There are “tension bands” all over the head (see February 2023 blog). There are the main Raynor bands of Big toe sacrum band, Achilles band, Upper little finger band, Outer wrist band and Outer thumb band, all of which go up the back of the neck and into the head. And there are smaller bands such as those along the eyebrows and under the cheek bones.
In addition to bands of tension, the head contains various pressure points believed to be linked to other parts of the body. Massaging these may stimulate the body's natural relaxation responses. Examples include the top of the head, the temple areas, the “3rd eye” (between the eyebrows), and parts of the ears.
Raynor massage techniques are highly effective at getting rid of scalp and facial muscle tension. They target the bands and pressure points mentioned above. By doing so, the head, face and neck muscles are “loosened” and headaches should ease.
After a few head massage sessions, headaches should reduce in frequency and intensity. This applies to tension headaches and migraines. Where the cause of a headache is not known, it may be worth trying a Raynor massage as it may help.
9th June 2024
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