Indian head massage is a trademarked term for an alternative medicine massage therapy. The head, neck and face are massaged with the purpose of manipulating energy channels. The goal is to clear blocks in these energy channels that cause a build-up of negative energy that are purported to cause ailments. The belief is when the energy does not flow properly, negative energy builds up, causing common ailments, including stress, pain and aches, and baldness or hair loss. Indian head massage is practiced all over Europe and was brought to the west by Narendra Mehta in the 1970′s.

Effects of massage on the skin

Massage enhances the skin condition by improving the function of the sebaceous and sweat glands, which keep the skin lubricated, clean, and cool.  Massage helps you have healthy skin.  Massage is exercise for your skin. It works to skin improve blood circulation and relieve stress.  With age blood circulation diminishes. When blood circulation is improved with massage, sufficient oxygen and nutrients are transported to create a healthy epidermis and dermis. When it is remembered that the skin is an organ of respiration as well as perspiration, its increased activity must be regarded as one of the most valuable effects of massage.  It is also noticeable that massage of the skin increases its power to automatically react and so gives it increased ability to defend itself against changes in temperature, weather changes, etc.

Effects of massage on the skeleton.

Massage is capable of influencing such hard structures as the bones, ligaments, and cartilages.  A bone has essentially the same blood supply as its overlying muscles. It is for this reason that the same exercise, which causes increase in the size of a muscle, at the same time, encourages growth in the bone to which the muscle is attached. The bones and joints of people who are addicted to exercise are decidedly larger than those of people who do not use their muscles in excessive exercise. This is especially noticeable in comparing the large, strong hand and knotty knuckles of the man who performs hard labour everyday with the frail and straight, slender fingers of the man who works in an office.  It is known that the red matter of the bones is the blood forming tissue of the body. This gives a new importance to massage, since the acceleration of the circulation of blood through the muscles must improve the nutrition of the bones as well as of the muscles, consequently the blood-making processes are influenced both as regards the quantity of the blood produced and its quality.

Effects of massage on muscles

The blood supply to the muscle is increased during massage bringing fresh oxygen and nutrients and removing waste products such as lactic acid, so massage can help alleviate muscle fatigue.  The muscle is warmed because of the increased blood flow and, because warm muscles contract more efficiently that when cold, the likelihood of injury is reduced.  Massage helps to relieve pain, stiffness and fatigue in muscles as the waste products are removed and normal functioning is quickly restored.  The increased oxygen and nutrients aid tissue repair and recovery of the muscle.
Massage can help the breakdown of fibrositic nodules, also called knots, which develop in a muscle because of tension, injury or poor posture.  They are most commonly found in the shoulder area.  Massage helps to increase the tone of the muscles and delays any wasting away of muscles through lack of use.

Effects of massage on the hair

When massage is repeated on a regular basis, it will help to actually strengthen the roots of the hair, which will help hair growth.  Moisturized hair is less likely to split and break, which is a wonderful benefit.  Massage adds natural lustre and shine to the hair.  Regular massage can help protect hair from environmental toxins and other weather conditions by helping to strengthen the follicles.  In some cases, massage can slow hair loss conditions.  It can be combined with deep breathing for even deeper results.  In some cases, regular massage with appropriate essential oils can help to slow the onset of white or grey strands.

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What is Indian Head Massage?

Indian Head Massage is a relaxing and de-stressing massage of the scalp, face, neck, shoulders and upper arms. Indian head massage can help to relax, soothe or invigorate the receiver.  It is a treatment that involves the therapist using their hands to knead, rub and squeeze the body’s soft tissues, such as the muscles.

Oils such as coconut and almond can be used and may be applied to the face, neck and scalp.  The oils help to keep the hair strong, healthy and lustrous.
Indian head massage treatment is becoming very popular in the West and has advantages over other massage treatments for the following reasons

    Clients do not have to remove their clothes, unless they want to.
    It can be carried out almost anywhere.
    It can be carried out in a relatively short time compared to other holistic treatments
    The massage can be performed with or without oils or creams
    Little equipment is required; therefore it is an economical treatment to carry out.

Physiological and psychological benefits of IHM

Having a head massage is an invaluable treatment, in helping relieve stress related problems including: headaches, eyestrain and neck and shoulder stiffness. The head, more than any other part of our body, represents who we are. It is the centre of our nervous system, and home to our identity and intelligence. The Chakra at the top of our head (Crown Chakra) is the one we use to communicate with our higher self. If our head feels good, we feel good.  Chakras will be explained more fully in a later section of this course.

The following are just some of the benefits of Indian head massage:

    It promotes total relaxation, as the massage helps to give a feeling of wellbeing and calm.
    The increased blood circulation to the head, neck and shoulders brings oxygen and nutrients, thus helping to improve the condition of the skin and to stimulate hair growth.
    The increased blood circulation to the brain means that more oxygen is delivered; this will help mental fatigue and improve concentration.
    The increased blood circulation will help to relieve stiffness in the neck and shoulders as oxygen and nutrients are brought to the area and waste products that have built up in the affected muscles are taken away.
    Massage relieves eyestrain and tension headaches as muscular tension in the scalp is relieved.
    The increased lymphatic flow helps to get rid of toxins and other waste products, so aiding detoxification of the body.
    Massage helps with irritability and promotes sleep, as the client feels more relaxed and calm.
    It breaks down fibrositic nodules, commonly known as knots, which develop from tension in the muscles.
    It triggers the release of brain chemicals called endorphins, which create a feeling of contentment and happiness.
    Massage also reduces stress levels increasing the possibility of psychological upliftment.

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