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Quick Tension Headache Fix

You know those moments; the boss drops a last-minute project off on your desk that needs to be done at the same time you’re supposed to be meeting with your rambunctious son’s school teacher to discuss his behavior problems, your in-laws are coming to stay for a week, you get a flat tire and your largest customer calls to complain. As soon as you stop to notice it, you recognize that feeling of tension creeping from your shoulders, up your neck, ready to turn into a full-blown tension headache at any moment.

Stop! You can do a 2 minute, quick-fix anytime, anywhere to relieve tension and hopefully prevent that headache from taking hold.

1.  Sit down, straighten out your spine and take a few deep breaths.
2.  Interlace your hands on the back of your skull, pads of the thumbs resting on the ridge where your skull meets the neck.
3.  Squeeze your hands together 3 times, gently pulling on the back of the head.
4.  Rub the base of the palms in big circles (keeping fingers interlaced) 3 times clockwise, then 3 counterclockwise.
5.  Press the thumbs into the canyon between the edge of your skull and the neck muscles. Move from the center of the skull on the spine out towards the ears, making circles the whole way. Then circle back to the center of the skull.
7.  Move your hands down your neck and rub the neck muscles on either side of the spine.
8.  Release arms, close eyes and take a few more deep breaths.

Triage complete, you’ve probably headed off a tension headache, at least temporarily.

Regular massage and bodywork can be a powerful prevention tool for stress related aches and pains, book your appointment here: www.IslandMassageOnline.com

Suzanne Andrew is a Thai Yoga Massage Therapist, Yoga Teacher, Business Consultant and the owner of Island Massage Therapy.  (Florida Licensed Massage Therapist: MA51338)

 

November 8, 2017 by Suzanne A Posted in Massage benefits, Self-care, Wellness Reply

Exhale and Ease Your Neck Pain

Island Massage Therapy - Isla del Sol - St. Petersburg, Florida Posted on October 20, 2017 by Suzanne AOctober 20, 2017

So many of us suffer with stiff, sore necks. While there are a number of skeletal, muscular and nervous system reasons for sore necks; lots of neck tension can be eased by simply deepening the breath! While the diaphragm is … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

Posted in Breath, Massage benefits, Neck & Shoulder Pain, Self-care, Wellness | Leave a reply

YES! Hurricane PTSD is real, massage can help…

Island Massage Therapy - Isla del Sol - St. Petersburg, Florida Posted on September 20, 2017 by Suzanne ASeptember 5, 2019

Waiting and watching Hurricane Irma for almost two weeks as she devastated Caribbean Islands as well as Key West,  and not knowing which course she would take only to then find out days before she is headed directly towards us … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

Posted in Breath, Massage benefits, Self-care, Therapeutic Massage, Wellness | Leave a reply

Why Am I Sore After My Massage?

Island Massage Therapy - Isla del Sol - St. Petersburg, Florida Posted on July 13, 2017 by Suzanne AJuly 13, 2017

I’ve been on both ends of this statement as the Massage Therapist who worked on your muscles and contributed to your soreness and then I’ve been the client that experienced soreness on more than one occasion! Here are a few … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

Posted in Back Pain, Massage benefits, Therapeutic Massage | Leave a reply

PAIN RELIEF TIPS FOR WEEKEND WARRIORS

Island Massage Therapy - Isla del Sol - St. Petersburg, Florida Posted on June 23, 2017 by Suzanne AJune 23, 2017

Seasons change, the weather starts to get hot, then before you know it the summer heat is in full blast! BUT WAIT… there are things you have to do to get your place in order. You try to get everything … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

Posted in Massage benefits, Neck & Shoulder Pain, Self-care, Therapeutic Massage, Wellness | Leave a reply

Spring is for Fresh Starts, New Growth and Renewal; Massage helps!

Island Massage Therapy - Isla del Sol - St. Petersburg, Florida Posted on April 3, 2017 by Suzanne AApril 3, 2017

So maybe your New Years Resolution didn’t quite work out.  You meant to start taking care of yourself, you vowed that you would make some “me time” … but let me guess, life got in the way, and before you … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

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Feel Lighter and Younger; just Stretch!

Island Massage Therapy - Isla del Sol - St. Petersburg, Florida Posted on March 2, 2017 by Suzanne AMarch 2, 2017

It’s not a secret that as the years pass us by muscles and joints become more stiff and tight.  It’s part of aging and caused by a combination of inactivity and physical degeneration. This can put a damper on your … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

Posted in Back Pain, Breath, Self-care, Stretching, Therapeutic Massage, Wellness | Leave a reply

How to Find the Right Massage Therapist FOR YOU

Island Massage Therapy - Isla del Sol - St. Petersburg, Florida Posted on February 17, 2017 by Suzanne AFebruary 17, 2017

My own worst massage ever was the time I went to a local massage mill;  at the time I was desperate for a massage.  I had let my issues go on too long and I didn’t do my research as … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

Posted in Massage benefits, Self-care, Therapeutic Massage, Uncategorized, Wellness | 2 Replies

How Does Massage Enhance Relationships?

Island Massage Therapy - Isla del Sol - St. Petersburg, Florida Posted on February 4, 2017 by Suzanne AFebruary 4, 2017

How Does Massage Enhance Relationships? Glad you asked!  A healthy couple is a happy couple, and if you and your partner are looking to become healthier together … getting massage is the perfect place to start. If you and your … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

Posted in Massage benefits, Self-care, Therapeutic Massage, Uncategorized, Wellness | 1 Reply

Top 8 Reasons Why You Can’t Afford to Not Get Regular Massage

Island Massage Therapy - Isla del Sol - St. Petersburg, Florida Posted on January 18, 2017 by Suzanne AJanuary 18, 2017

Are your muscles so sore and tight that your body screams, “I NEED A MASSAGE NOW”?  That probably means you’ve waited too long, and having to wait for an appointment is just torture. Often, what happens is when you get … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

Posted in Back Pain, Massage benefits, Modalities | 2 Replies

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