Alleviate Headache With An Essential Oil Massage

Migraines or regular headaches are common these days and the major reason is increasing stress levels. Although, there are many other reasons that can cause severe headaches and take a patient to a certain stage where no regular treatment can heal their suffering. Fortunately, there are some home remedies that can help patients in alleviating migraine pain and treat other headaches.

Here we are discussing an alternative method to treat headaches and migraines and it is something one can only find at the massage center. Massage centers in Dubai offers essential oil massages to alleviate headaches and reduce migraines.

 

Lavender essential oil:         

This oil is extracted from a purple looking flower, not only it has great smell, but it is one of a very effective remedy to treat headaches. Lavender oil can be inhaled or can be applied directly on the scalp and forehead to alleviate pain. For smelling the oil, it is better to drop fewdrops of essential oil totwo to three cups of boiling water. And it is recommended to inhale lavender vapors in chunks to better treat headaches. Unlike any other medicinal treatment, applying lavender essential oil externally is safe but its oral consumption must be avoided.

 Peppermint essential oil:

Peppermint is another essential oil which soothes severe pain in minutes. The oil has a fresh smell and has vaso-constricting and Vaso-dilating properties that help in controlling blood flow. Poor blood flow is one of the major causes of headaches and migraine while peppermint oil helps to open and close blood vessels and promote blood flow. It also helps open up sinuses and allow more oxygen 

into the blood stream.

 

Basil essential oil:

It is a strong-scented herb and mostly used on pizza and pasta toppings, its taste is strong and smell is good. The oil is extracted from basil leaves and can be a good home remedy to treat headaches. It also relaxes muscles and can easily reduce headaches and tension in tight muscles.

 

DIY scalp massages:

Do-it-yourself scalp massages can also help in reducing the pain and make you feel great. According to a research finding in Brazil, massaging on occipital nerve,  the area at the back of headand the base of the skull can reduce migraine pain to manifold and it is recommended now to opt for good massage sessions (especially reflexology massages) to reduce the pain.


There are many factors that can increase the migraine pain (for instance, some food choices can also increase migraine pain, including dairy, peanut butter, avocado, chocolate, citrus and onion). Also,ready made low-quality food such as hot dogs, burgers, bacon or simply food containing monosodium glutamate (MSG) contribute towards augmenting migraines. Pickles and fermented food can also increase the pain and reduce the effects of headaches.

Avoiding these foods, it is essential to go for proper treatment to reduce daily stress levels as they are a major cause that can induce more pain. Also, taking 30 to 45 minutes massage sessions can improve blood circulation and reduce the pain.