Migraines are more than just a headache: they’re often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light and sound, and even sensitivity to smells.
If you suffer from migraines, there’s good news! Remedial massage therapy can help ease your pain and discomfort. Here are four ways that massage therapy can help prevent and alleviate migraine headaches.
1. Remedial Massage Therapy Can Use Trigger Point Therapy For Migraine Sufferers
This type of treatment uses deep pressure applied to specific points on the body to reduce muscle tension and pain caused by trigger points (tender spots) in muscles; these points are often associated with migraines. Read More»
Massage therapists commonly use remedial massage to treat soft tissue problems such as strains. Notably, remedial massage is an umbrella term because the therapy comprises a wide range of techniques. Besides, remedial massage involves a thorough assessment and analysis of your body before the beginning of soft tissue manipulation. When applied correctly, remedial massage can improve posture, flexibility, relieve muscle soreness and prevent injury. That said, remedial massage costs money. As such, you should try a much as possible to get the most out of your sessions. Read More»
If you have booked your first waxing appointment at a salon, you might find this advice helpful.
Let your beauty therapist know if you experience too much discomfort
Because waxing involves the extraction of the hair from the root to the tip, it is a bit uncomfortable; this is especially true when hair is being removed from sensitive areas where there are a high number of nerve endings, like the pelvic region. Read More»
Acupuncture is a commonly practiced alternative healthcare treatment with its roots in traditional Chinese medicine. It is endorsed by the Medical Board of Australia and can be used to treat pain or to reduce stress and improve wellbeing. You can book acupuncture sessions at selected spas, health centres and alternative health practices, but you should always ensure your practitioner is qualified before undergoing treatment.
Acupuncturists believe the nerve endings throughout the body can be stimulated using acupuncture to realign and balance the body’s energy, known as qi. Read More»
While there are plenty of beauty treatments that you can do yourself, quite safely and easily, in the comfort of your own home, there are certain ones that should only be performed by a beauty therapist at a beauty salon. Continue reading to find out what these treatments are.
Bikini waxing
Whilst there are quite a few at-home bikini waxing kits available, it is not a good idea to try to wax your own bikini line at home. Read More»
