Manualistic

Kinezyterapeutyczny masaż głowy i szyi

Autorska metoda dr. Sergeya Shchurevicha

Kinesiotherapeutic head and neck massage by Dr. Sergey Shchurevich

Where two different approaches are combined in this method  - Eastern and Western. The first presents techniques of gentle manual therapy of the cervical spine, the second incorporates elements of osteopathy and Eastern reflexology. Acupressure points are paired with stroking, kneading and elements of gentle manual therapy. All medico-philosophical schools recognise the importance of head massage as fundamental to the vital processes of the whole organism.

The large number of biologically active vertex points, their high concentration, as well as their close connection to the central nervous system, have defined this area of the human body as one of the most important in all medical and philosophical concepts.

Klasyfikacja technik manipulacyjnych:

Recommendations for head massage: 

✓ myofascial syndrome;

✓ osteochondrosis of the cervical spine;

✓ intervertebral hernia stage I;

✓ increased intracranial pressure;

✓ prevention and treatment of psychosomatic diseases (distress-sindrome, insomnia, depression);

✓ increased masseter muscle tension (bruxism) - chronic headaches (migraines);

✓ correction of the neck and head muscle dysfunction;

✓ improvement of the neck and head mobility;

✓ anti-ageing effects; 

Classification of manipulations:

I. Cervical module. Soft manual therapy improves mobility of the cervical spine, reduces pain symptoms and restores vertebral mobility.

II. Cranial module. Acupressure of biologically active vertexes on the head significantly restores the body's energy potential and improves mental processes. 

The osteopathic part of the massage aims to correct intracranial pressure, improve cerebrospinal fluid circulation and restore metabolic disorders in the central nervous system.
1 - osteopathic compressive kneading with the thumbs on the skull and along the bone sutures

2 - kinetic kneading of the skull 

3 - compressive kneading with the thumbs along the head meridians;

4 - acupressure with the thumbs; 

5 - vibration

Contraindications to head massage (a more careful approach when providing this treatment): 

x vertebral syndrome;

x intervertebral hernia stages II-III;

x severe pain syndrome;

x vascular dystonia;

x hypotensive syndrome;

x post-traumatic and post-operative conditions;

x children or very aged people. 

Kinesiotherapeutic head and neck massage course combines two different practical approaches - Eastern and Western. As such, kinesiotherapeutic head massage is a harmonic combination of synergistical techniques. Procedure is divided into two, relatively independent zones: cervical and cranial. The first presents gentle manual therapy techniques for the cervical spine, while the second incorporates elements of osteopathy and Eastern reflexology. Acupressure of the biologically active points of the head significantly restores the body's energy potential and improves mental processes. The osteopathic part of the massage aims to correct intracranial pressure, improve cerebrospinal fluid circulation and restore metabolic disorders in the central nervous system. Gentle manual therapy techniques improve the motor activity of the cervical spine, reduce herniated pain symptoms and restore spinal circulation. 

The knowledge and experience shared by Dr Sergey Shchurevich will help you master the art of massage and become more proficient in your unique profession.