Headaches

According to the Mayo Clinic, here are some benefits of Massage

“Massage is generally considered part of complementary and alternative medicine. It's increasingly being offered along with standard treatment for a wide range of medical conditions and situations.

Studies of the benefits of massage demonstrate that it is an effective treatment for reducing stress, pain and muscle tension.

While more research is needed to confirm the benefits of massage, some studies have found massage may also be helpful for:

CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a light touch technique that releases deep seated tensions in the body to address pain and dysfunction. Specifically, CST helps to realign the soft tissue associated with the central nervous system, thus improving communication between the body and brain. By complementing the body's natural healing processes, CST is increasingly used as a preventive health measure for its ability to bolster resistance to disease, and is effective for a wide range of medical problems associated with pain and dysfunction, including:

Over 50 million people suffer from some form of a severe headache at some point in their lives. Pain that is associated with headaches and migraines can impact everyaspect of a patient’s life. Common over the counter drugs will offer short term relieffrom the problem but does not treat the root cause, and when used for long periods oftime can cause unwanted side effects. Acupuncture offers a safe and effective approach to relieving headache pain, without causing harmful side ffects.