Indian Head Massage Useful as a Hair Loss Treatment and Many Other Benefits.

 
What is Indian Head Massage?

Indian head massage (or "Champi" in Hindi) is a practice that originated over a thousand years ago in India, where it stemmed from a tradition of family grooming. Indian mothers used to massage their daughters' hair with different oils to encourage long, lustrous locks.

Indian Head Massage has only recently started to gain popularity in the West. This massage works on areas of the body particularly prone to stress, especially the neck and the shoulders where tension affects major muscle groups. It can often bring immediate relief. These tensions are eased and fibrous knots and nodules melt away.

Benefits

The massage to the head is not only very relaxing but you get to give the whole body an MOT releasing toxins and stimulating organs to work more efficiently.

An Indian Head Massage may prove beneficial by:

• Relieving built up tension that can often result in headaches, migraines, neck and back pain
• Detoxifying the body by stimulating lymphatic drainage
• Boosting overall immunity
• Improving circulation, which in turn increases energy levels
• Promoting clarity and increased concentration
• Soothes symptoms of asthma by calming the respiratory system
• Relieves Mandibular Joint Tension
• Increases muscle tone
• Relieves symptoms of sinusitis
• Boosts cerebral spinal fluid circulation
• Relieves sleeplessness, restlessness and insomnia

An Indian Head massage may also improve overall mental health by:

• Relieving symptoms of anxiety and depression
• Providing relief from stress and promotes relaxation
• Improving concentration levels
• Renewing energy levels
• Increasing feelings of peace, calm and well being.
• Boosting memory capabilities

 
What to Expect From an Indian Head Massage

An Indian Head massage is a wonderful way to help someone escape from their problems to get “out of their head” and go on a little journey far away from the daily emotional and mental stress of everyday life.  

The massage usually goes between 25 – 40 minutes, and may or may not use certain oils in the hair and on the body. Starting at the upper back, the Indian Head masseuse begins by applying pressure to points that dissolve knots and relax the muscles. They then move to the shoulders and upper arms to release other common areas of tension, and to the neck and head to release headache-causing blockages and to encourage better circulation of the cerebral fluid. The massage then progresses to the scalp, relaxing the entire head, encouraging circulation and stimulating hair growth. Lastly, the masseuse may choose to perform a gentle face massage that may relieve symptoms of sinusitis & headaches, and encourages good circulation and a glowing complexion.

Tip

Whilst you are bound to feel great after our Indian head massage, there is a good chance you may not look great.  Whether your masseuse has chosen to use oils or not, your hair will look tussled and like you haven’t rinsed your conditioner out. Make sure to take a hairbrush and elastic band so that you can tie your hair up and make yourself look presentable again !

Take note:

• People with degenerative spinal disorders such as osteoporosis and arthritis require a more gentle massage.
• Pressure should be moderated according to the individual's needs and characteristics, including age.
• Allow five to ten days between treatments to give the body a chance to get rid of the toxins liberated by the treatment.