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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