Pediatric Massage to Treat Headaches
By the age of 15, nearly 75% of children will have experienced at least one headache, with many having recurring headaches. While there are a number of factors that go into the causes of childhood headaches, it can be as simple as a hereditary link.
Causes and Symptoms
Childhood headaches occur because of a number of reasons, some being environmental factors, sinusitis, migraine or even a modicum of depression, and they come in many forms. A repeat pattern can practically drive kids up the wall and if the problem is allergy-centric, it can be very frustrating for the child. Tension headaches and migraines accompanied by nausea and vomiting can take the Mickey out of them. Muscular contraction headaches in children occur if the child is relatively over the weight averaged for their age. Depression related headaches may not be very noticeable in a child, but they do occur. If this is very frequent, you may have to go further into what has caused the child to break out with a series of headaches that happen often.
Click Here to Join Our Mailing List to Find Out the Next Pediatric Massage Class for Parents & Care Givers
Massage Treatment
The usual course of treatment is with medication to do away with the pain. However, there has been noticeable proof that massage, with a certified pediatric massage therapist, dulls the pain and prevents recurrence. Anxiety has also been quite a constant factor leading to headaches for children and adults alike. Limited or no sleep at night can lead to prolonged headaches. The intensity can cause an inability to function normally on a school day or over the weekend. Children who receive the massage from qualified experts will definitely notice a change in their behavioral patterns and the ability to do away with the menace. The technique used relaxes the child and induce a normal sleep pattern at night. Naturally, after a good night’s sleep, the headache will disappear. The child will be happier and grades will improve.
Click Here to Join Our Mailing List to Find Out the Next Pediatric Massage Class for Parents & Care Givers
The licensed massage therapist ensures that they warm up the tissues of the body, in the back, shoulders and neck, and then the face. Children respond well to a nurturing and warm touch. Relaxation and stress relieving processes ensure that the child shows a remarkable improvement in their mood. There are a variety of reasons, aside from health-related ones like with migraines, where massage has proven to be quite an advantage in doing away with the problem. The point is to find a place that has the knowledge of treating the problem for children and adults alike. Medication may be a necessity, but over time, massage can be quite beneficial in treating headaches and pain with the right technique.
Adding pediatric massage to provide relaxation and stress reduction as a preventive measure for childhood headaches is a great addition to a regular routine of healthy care. Whether the massage is provided by a trained pediatric massage therapist, or an educated parent, the child will feel the benefit of nurturing touch.
Contact Our Mobile Massage Clinic | The Villages, Florida
In Home or In Office Massages by Jacqueline in the Central Florida area. Certified for many different massages and treatments. Specializing in Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) post surgery recovery massage.
To schedule an appointment with Licensed Massage Therapist and Certified Advanced Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist, Jacqueline Bosco CMLDT, Oncology, please call (813) 298-5603. We believe nothing is more important than human touch.
Providing massage services to patients in The Villages FL, Sumter County, Leesburg, Eustis, Mount Dora, Tavares, Lady Lake, Fruitland Park, Wildwood, Bushnell and surrounding areas in Florida.