Scalp Massage is a very special kind of massage that not too many people talk about. This kind of technique is a very good one used to unlock the scalp tissue from the skull; this procedure produces an increase of scalp blood flow and circulation and therefore hair follicle irrigation.
This is a very good technique to prevent hair loss and to stimulate hair grow; to produce and effect like this it is very important to be constant because the procedure is very slow it could take month for the subject to see results but at the same time is very effective and natural.
the scalp tissue and then it is the time to start working on the massage, some therapist use infrared or other means to produce the same results. It is also advisable to apply some lotions with vitamins while giving the massage to the scalp.
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The technique usually uses circular friction movements with fingers applying pressure in the scalp while working from lateral and temporal areas close to the ears ,to medial area or upper part of the head.
It is important to follow a slow rhythm and never pulling the hair or dragging it with the fingers that could make the hair to be pull out from the scalp, instead it is advisable to press it gentle to the scalp while performing the circular friction movements.
There is an additional technique called Cup massage in which the subject have to make a cup with the hand then place the hand over the head while making contraction movements with the hand and moving the scalp tissue with it.
It is also a very good technique used to relax the person because it activates acupuncture points located in the head, in this case the technique is called acupressure due to the use of fingers instead of needles so besides of having the benefits to improve the hair condition you have an extra benefit when producing patient's relaxation.
Fernando Soutullo RPT
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Born in Buenos Aires Argentina.
Elementary School Teacher
Physical Therpais in Argentina
Florida License Physical Therapist
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