At least 78 percent of the adult population will experience a tension headache at some point in their lives. Massage therapy is a huge way to get rid of headaches. In particular, foot reflexology can help alleviate headaches. Reflexology massage gets down to the toes and hands to get rid of the aching pain you have. This ancient technique of massage which is usually used on the feet and hands can promote healing. Reflexology has been speculated to aid in the relief of headaches and migraines. A headache can be caused by many things. Some things that can cause headaches are stress, anxiety, tension, hormonal imbalance, diet, and sinus congestion.
Receiving regular reflexology treatments not only helps revive the body, it is also going to keep the headaches to a minimum. Working with reflexology it has an impact on all of the systems in the body. Since headaches most commonly come from muscular tension it provides all the ways to relieve it. The techniques of reflexology are applying pressure to specific zones on the feet and hands. This type of massage therapy is performed by using soothing strokes with the hands over the feet to induce the relaxation response. The area for the head is represented on the foot by the big toe; the other toes also represent the head, sinuses and teeth. Certain foods and drinks can even trigger the attack of migraines. Common ones are coffee, alcohol and even chocolate.
So why suffer with a headache or even worse, the migraine that never leave and are there for hours. Why go through all that when you can just get a massage. The reflexology massage is not just going to provide relaxation but may also help get rid of that horrible headache.
So the next time you’re suffering from a migraine or tension headache, consider the possibility that the pain may be stemming from your feet. A reflexology massage may do the trick to help your get rid of the pain. A foot reflexology massage at Happy Head Foot Reflexology and Massage in San Diego only costs $29. It just may be the best $29 that you ever spend.