26/04/2021
HEADACHES :(
It is estimated that more than 10 million people in the UK suffer with headaches. The brain itself has no pain receptions and therefore it cannot feel pain- the pain we experience as a headache comes from the structures that surround the brain like muscles, arteries, veins and nerves, which become inflamed or irritated. Generally headaches are thought to be either primary or secondary. If the headache is the main symptom you suffer from a primary headache - secondary headaches would be if you have a cold, flu or temperature.
The most common headache experienced is a tension headache (primary). These occur because physical or emotional stress in the body triggers pain and is due to the way both body tightens the muscles and nerves when we feel stress, restricting blood flow, causing irritation and inflammation and resulting in a headache.
Headache Treatment - The Reflexology Way!
There are over 7,000 nerve endings on the sole of each foot that correspond to all areas, organs and systems in the human body. The toes contain the nerve endings for the head and by using different pressure techniques, Reflexology stimulates these nerve endings, releasing blocked energy, increasing circulation, relaxing muscles and bring about relaxing and healing.
The big toe is the starting point in treating headaches and often sore areas are found on the toes or on the base of the joint where they join the rest of the foot. Directly under the big toe is the neck reflex and under the small toe is the shoulder reflex
In cases of headaches, reflexology aims to release any muscle tension in the head, neck, shoulder and spine, enhance circulation to all areas of the body, especially the spine, neck, shoulder and head and to reduce stress and tension, which is often responsible for many headaches - and to improve nerve function.