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Headaches! Migraines! & Massage?
...Oh My
Elizabeth Dahlheimer, LPN, NBCTMB
ABOUT ME:
Been practicing massage since 2008 ABMP insurance Nationally Certified and on the Board for
Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTM) LPN since 2010 at the Saint Cloud Neuro Dept. -
neuro Finishing RN March 2015 Want to combine holistic with medical as much
as possible
Intro.
LETS ALL STAND UP
Close your eyes, take a deep breathe and stretch!
Headaches
Tension Headaches: tightening on both sides of the head Results of STRESS,
bad posture: tightening of muscles in the neck and the scalp.
Lasts minutes – days and can be frequent.
Cluster Headaches: usually one side of the head behind an eye Related to an
increase of blood flow/ vasodilation
Less common then Tension Headaches.
Usually 4-5 times a day.
Intense and throbbing One side of the head Photosensitivity Noise sensitive Last from hour to days Vary in duration
May have several attacks in a month May only have one a year
Migraines
NON-PHARMACEUTICAL
- Mind-Body Practices- Biofeedback- Activity/Exercise- Diet/ Hydration- Sleep ……… AND….
Massage Therapy
MANY BENEFITS!Promotes circulation, Decreases pain (including pain from
Trigger Points, Relieves muscle spasms/tension, and helps to Regulate certain hormones
Therapist/Modalities
The Therapist Be sure to ask about
experience and education/
Certifications Know their different
modalities Ask if they carry
liability insurance
Modalities Swedish
Integrative Deep Tissue Reflexology Craniosacral
Promotes relaxation
Relieves muscle tension
Teaches the body how to let go of muscle tension resets muscle tone.
Swedish Massage
Improve posture Improve structural alignment Produces lasting postural changes
Great ease of movement
Selectively frees soft tissues CAN LITERALLY CHANGE POSTURAL ALIGNMENT
Removes Stresses/Strains that Cause Headaches
Integrative Bodywork
MISCONCEPTION: It is supposed to hurt
Truth: It is Specific and SLOW
Helps free connective tissue
Deep Tissue Therapy
Involves the manipulation of specific reflex
areas in the feet, hands, and ears that correspond to other parts of the body.
Sometimes called aszone therapy Reduces pain Increases relaxation Stimulates circulation of blood and lymphatic
fluids ** Most useful in stress-related illness and
emotional disorders.
Reflexology
RESTORES the normal movement of the
cranial bones and fluid
Addresses inherent, gentle, rhythmic movement of the bones in the skill and their effect on the fluid that surrounds, bathes, and cushions the brain and spinal cord.
Cranisosacral Therapy
Conclusion
Address the root of your problem!
Eat Well, Stay hydrated, Get sleep, Lessen Your Stress!
Department of Psychology (2006) The
University of Auckland: A randomized, controlled trial of massage therapy as treatment for migraine. From: ncbi.nlm.gov/pubmed
Webmd.com Lawson, K. MD (unknown) TAKING CHARGE OF
YOUR HEALTH & WELLBEING: Migraines. From: takingcharge.csh.umn.edu
Ambp.com search articles and massage magazine
References
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Aceso.massagethearpy.com
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