Massage for Neck and Head Pain
Our massage therapists focus on relieving tension in the head and neck to relieve pain, reduce headaches, and improve overall wellness.
Tension headaches result from muscle tension or contractions in the head and neck. Stress, poor sleep, anxiety, and physical stressors can all contribute to tension headaches.
Tension headaches may feel like a constant pressure and tightness. They are typically characterized by a dull, aching pain on both sides of the head. These headaches may be chronic and a chronic pain massage therapist can help address these potential triggers and focus on healing.
Medical massage is used for the treatment of tension headaches to relax the muscles, improve circulation, override pain signals, increase range of motion, and reduce stress.
Since tension headaches often stem from muscle tension and tightness in the head, neck, and shoulders, massage can help relax these muscles and reduce the pain. Massage techniques such as myofascial release and stretching may be used to reduce the tension.
Book a medical massage today to work on reducing your tension headaches and getting back to a pain-free life.
Neck pain and strain can lead to chronic pain that affects your daily life and your sleep. Neck pain can have various causes such as muscle strain or tension, poor posture, degenerative disc disease, whiplash injuries, or other underlying medical conditions.
Neck pain typically includes pain, stiffness, reduced range of motion, muscle tightness, headaches, radiating pain, and discomfort.
Medical massage aids in the treatment of neck pain by targeting the tense muscles, relieving tension, and improving circulation in the neck area. Your medical massage therapist may use techniques such as deep tissue massage, myofascial release, stretching, and trigger point therapy.
Specialized medical massage is necessary for chronic neck pain as it focuses not just on relaxation and pain, but also on improving circulation and increasing range of motion. These specialized massage techniques enhance the blood flow to the neck muscles which deliver oxygen and nutrients while removing waste. This increased circulation reduces inflammation and promotes healing.
Book a medical massage to assess your neck pain and determine a treatment plan to reduce your pain and discomfort.
Myofascial Release Pensacola
Myofascial release is beneficial for head and neck pain because it targets the tension in the fascia, the tissue surrounding the muscles and bones. This specialized type of massage involves gentle, continued pressure and stretching of the fascia to release tension. This helps restore movement back in the head and neck.
Myofascial release techniques by a medical massage therapist also promote blood and lymphatic circulation in the fascia. This can help deliver oxygen and nutrients to the issues, reducing inflammation and aiding healing. The fascial restrictions can limit the range of motion, so this technique helps restore mobility and flexibility in the head and neck which reduces the strain and tension on the surrounding structures.
