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27/07/2021

Once in a while we experience pain in the head, either at the forehead, back of the head or both sides of the head, or pain from the neck to the head. These are called tension headaches.

By definition Tension headache is under the primary category of headaches, which means it isn't the result of or symptom of an underlying condition. It can be described as a mild to moderate pain often described as feeling like a tight band around the head. It's very common in Nigeria, about 1.5 Millon cases per year.
Common signs and symptoms of tension headaches include:
• Pain that begins in the back of the head and upper neck and is often described as a band-like tightness or pressure. It may spread to encircle the head.
• The most intense pressure may be felt at the sides of the head or over the eyebrows (where the temporalis and frontal muscles are located.)
• The pain may vary in intensity but usually is not disabling, meaning that the sufferer may continue with daily activities. The pain usually is bilateral (affecting both sides of the head).
• The pain is not associated with an aura, nausea, vomiting, or sensitivity to light and sound.
Common causes of tension headaches.
Physical causes include ; stress, difficult and prolonged manual labor, hangover, eye strain, fatigue, smoking, excess caffeine, poor posture, dehydration, lack of sleep, skipping meals.
Emotional stress also might cause tension headaches by causing the muscles surrounding the skull to contract causing the tightness felt.
Remedies or treatment of tension headache.
 Apply a heating pad or warm towel , or ice an pack wrapped in a towel on your head for 5 to 10 minutes several times a day.
 Take a hot bath or shower to relax tense muscles.
 Consciously Improve your posture, especially when using your mobile device or laptop, forward head posture is a major cause of neck pain and tension headaches
 Take frequent computer breaks to prevent eye strain.
 My favourite method is a gentle massage with lavender Oil to relieve tension in the head muscles.
 Stress management classes can teach you ways to cope with stress and how to relieve tension.
Bonus tip: simple 6 step guide to DIY headache relief massage.
This is more effective when done with an essential oil blend.
1. Reach behind your head and place your index and middle fingers on either side of the spine, just under the bony ridge (called the occipital ridge) at the back of your head.

2. Apply firm but gentle pressure as you slowly tilt your head forward and back.
3. Massage the area in small circles with your fingers as you lean your head back, you'll feel your thumbs moving deeper.
4. Continue this motion down your neck following your SCM ( sternocleidomastoid muscle) this muscle has numerous pressure points.

5. Then move your thumbs out toward your ears about ½ inch and repeat dropping your head forward and backward.
6. Do this until you reach the edge of your skull close to your ears. Trigger points in this suboccipital muscle group are the most common cause of tension headaches.
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30/07/2020

HOW TO GIVE A RELAXING BACK MASSAGE FOR AMATEURS AND NON PROFESSIONALS

While you're eager to Divine in, I'll give you some golden rules before we get started.
In massage pressure is everything, pay attention to your partner how they respond to your pressure, communicate to know if you need to increase or reduce pressure.
Stay away from the spine, you're not a spinal surgeon.
Don't rush the session, it takes at least 15 minutes of kneading and stroking the muscles to relax them.
Enjoy the session, and watch your partner smile after the session.
Use a lubricant of your choice, control the quantity of oil you use so you don't make your partner uncomfortable.
Warm the oil with your hands by rubbing them together and Apply the oil all over the back.
Get into a comfortable position, beside your partner left or right whichever is comfortable for you.
Place your palms flat on your partners back, From waist to shoulder, using long smooth strokes called effleurage stroke the back muscles.
When you get to the shoulders, avoid using your fingers to grab the trapezius muscle it's quite painful and uncomfortable, instead use your palms to knead the muscles like you’re pulling fabric together to squeeze it. Minding the pressure you use.
Continue the strokes for about 3 minutes, then position yourself on their side and use the kneading stroke one side of the back and then cross to the other side when you're done.
Go back to the first type of strokes, your touch should be lighter this time to soothe the muscles.
Lastly, light as a feather run your hands from the shoulders to the waist and end the session. Good luck. Let me know in the comments if you try it and how it went.

23/07/2020

HOW TO RELIEVE NECK AND SHOULDER ACHES WITHOUT TAKING DRUGS

Massaging your neck and shoulders can help you relieve neck pain and headaches without using drugs. Follow the simple steps, and time yourself as you see fit.

* Use your right hand to gently but firmly stroke the left side of your neck in a smooth sliding motion from the back of your ears to your shoulder, using a massage oil or mild lubricant is recommended.
* use moderate pressure to work your fingers in small circles, starting at the base of your skull and working down towards the shoulders.
*For the shoulders, and deltoid muscle, using scooping like strokes knead the muscles with pressure suitable for you.
* Then use your left hand to do same on your right side.
Let me know in the comments if you tried it, and feel free to ask any questions. enjoy

21/07/2020

20/07/2020

Do it yourself (DIYM) massage for back pain.
Massage your lower back with a foam roller. A foam roller will work best, but if you don't have one you can roll up a large towel, yoga mat or blanket very tightly so it's firm. Next place the roller or towel on the floor and gently lay face up on the roller. Position your lower back on the roller so that the roller is in a horizontal position. your shoulders should be touching the floor.
• Use your feet to move your body up and down the roller slowly, you should feel the roller up and down your back.
• Slowly move the roller up and down on your back, if you have a particular painful spot you can stay on it for up to 15 seconds. This will hurt at first, but it will relieve the tightness there
• To target smaller areas of your back, you can use a tennis ball or bigger ball.
Drink a glass of water after.

20/07/2020

Simple equipment to use for self massage include.
Your hands,
Foam roller
Tennis balls

Precautions for massage.
Avoid pressing on boney areas
When working on the back stay away from the spine

Basic things massage can do for you.
• Boosts the immune system
• Enhances alertness of the mind
• Rejuvenates your mind and body
• Promotes Better sleep in children
• Pain relief
• Reduces anxiety, depression, and improves overall mood

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