MASSAGE THERAPY & HEADACHES

Did you know that headaches and migraines often manifest as a result of chronic tension patterns from the neck, shoulders, and jaw muscles? These tension patterns can be a result of postural stress, muscle imbalances, or nervous system overload. Massage therapy can be an effective treatment for addressing the underlying physical contributors of headaches and migraines rather than just treating symptoms.

During Your Massage 

​During treatment, massage focuses on areas commonly associated with headache referral patterns (neck, suboccipitals, shoulders, jaws, etc) to help decrease the headache referral pattern. Techniques often used are trigger point therapy. Trigger points are the tight, sensitive areas within the muscle tissue that often reproduce headache sensations when engaged. While treating these trigger points, the sensation can feel intense briefly. However, after releasing these points, the muscle becomes more relaxed, leading to relief afterwards. 

And Caring for Yourself After​

With consistent care, massage can improve mobility, reduce stress-related patterns, and support overall nervous system balance, which is essential to managing headaches/migraines. While massage isn’t a cure, many people find it a valuable part of their headache management and wellness routine. Schedule your massage today and start stopping your throbbing head!