At Happy Head, we believe massage is more than a relaxing pass-time, and we’d like to share with you the many reasons why. Amongst our great resource articles, you’ll be sure to find a wealth of information about all types of massage techniques and the many benefits of each. Also, find tips, gift ideas, and more!
What is a trigger point? A majority of people have them but don’t even know what they are. A trigger point is a knot that develops in a muscle when it is injured or overworked. They are known to cause headaches, lower back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, neck and jaw pain, and tennis elbow. Myofascial […]
If it is your first time getting a massage, you may feel a little apprehensive or nervous about what to do, or what is going to happen. Here are some tips to help you get the most out of your first massage experience. Leave early enough from your starting location that you are not in […]
Having a healthy heart is a big concern for our body. Regardless of any age, massage therapy can reduce stress, cause relaxation and enhance the feeling of well-being. A great massage can help awake the nerve endings in the skin releasing endorphins which are known as the happy hormones. When the endorphins are released, they […]
Massage Therapy and the healing powers of human touch date back to prehistoric times. Over time as humans evolved touch became more structured to eventually become a healing art therapy. Ancient massage therapy can be traced back to almost every culture on earth, starting as a social interaction and evolving eventually into a therapeutic tool. […]
One of the biggest trends seen these days is fitness. An overwhelming amount of people are now motivated to live a healthy and fit lifestyle. According to realbuzz.com, in a healthy active living article, 45 million Americans now have a gym membership. Since we are one of the top overweight countries in the world, it […]