A tension headache now renamed tension-type headaches by the International Headache Society is the most common type of primary headache. Tension-type headaches account for nearly 90% of all headaches and approximately 3% of the population has chronic tension-type headaches, chronic meaning long term, this can have a considerable impact on your daily life.
How we sit and stand can make a difference to how we feel both physically and mentally. After a hard day it's easy to slouch in front of the TV, laptop, or hunch over our phones, perhaps slipping into habits that put strain on our body. Our bodies are great at adapting but these repetitive patterns can eventually lead to tension with chest muscles tightening and those of the upper back over stretching.
Human touch is the first language we learn as a means of emotional expression. Touch can be of different types, caring, friendly, supportive, encouraging, suggestive, provocative, offensive or dominant. Recently researchers have begun to focus on this subtle kind of wordless communication, whether an exuberant high five, a warm hand on the shoulder or a creepy touch on the arm.
Many of us may be familiar with the idea of massage helping us relax body and mind, however it’s benefits extend beyond this and massage is safe to receive for just about anyone. This includes if your Pregnant from the first trimester onwards, even if you are overdue it’s not too late to receive one. Not only can pregnancy massage be physically beneficial, but the human touch can be comforting and provide emotional support during your pregnancy.
Sitting for a long time without moving at a desk or computer can lead to posture problems as well lower energy and alertness. Backs can suffer, slouching forward can contribute to shoulder and neck pain as can multi-tasking with the phone squeezed between your ear and shoulder. Repetitive strain injuries are common and our poor eyes can get strained too, possibly causing headaches.
