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Massage Therapy May Relieve Chronic Headaches

Most people seek massage therapy for its relaxing, stress-reducing properties. While it’s certainly effective for this reason, massage has dozens of other uses as well, one of which is to relieve the symptoms of chronic headaches.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), headaches are among the most common types of nervous system disorders. Nearly half of the US population

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How Massage Therapy Can Relieve Your Tension Headaches

Tension headaches are one of the most common types of headaches, affecting tens of millions of Americans each year. They are characterized by shooting pain in the head, scalp, neck and surrounding area. While most people treat their tension headaches with acetaminophen or similar over-the-counter pain relievers, massage therapy can prove to be just effective, if not more effective.

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What Massage Therapy Can Do For Headaches

Tired of reaching for the pill bottle for seemingly constant headaches? Headaches stem from a variety of issues, and believe it or not, a massage technique known as trigger point therapy can be just as beneficial and a much healthier alternative for assuaging the pain.

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