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Suboccipital Self Massage: A Guide to Easing Tension Headaches
Welcome to the world of suboccipital self massage, a technique that can help ease tension and alleviate headaches originating from the base of the skull. This guide will take you through the steps and benefits of this self-care practice, focusing on how to effectively target the muscles that contribute to discomfort in this area. Table…
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Understanding Suboccipital Headache: Causes and Solutions
Have you ever experienced a headache right at the base of your skull? This type of headache, often referred to as a Suboccipital headache, can be quite bothersome and is frequently overlooked. In this blog, we’ll explore the causes of these headaches, particularly focusing on the role of suboccipital muscles and how your daily habits…
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My Experience With a Concussion: Its effecting my vision and balance
As a massage therapist, there are times that I would love to get a massage from myself. Right now is one of those times! In February, while I was sick, I fainted and hit the back of my head on the tile floor. Which caused a concussion and whiplash like symptoms. I am now experiencing…
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Follow Along with this Relaxing Head and Neck Tutorial Video
In this short tutorial video I will guide you in relaxing your neck through a head roll and readjusting your head to neutral on your neck. In this picture, the head is too far forward. This causes additional neck and shoulder tension issues. In this picture you can see an extreme example of correct head…
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Pain at the base of my head…
Do you have discomfort or pain at the base of your skull? Or referred pain, like in the picture? A common set of muscles, called the suboccipitals, are typically the primary culprit. These are the yes and no muscles, when nodding your head. When your your chin is lifted in the air, the back of your skull is tilted backward,…
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