Scalp massage (or head massage) is simply the manual stimulation of the scalp. You can do it with your bare hands or special devices. Scalp massage is used for various purposes. These include headache relief and stress reduction.

Research has also shown that massages reduce frequency, intensity, and duration of chronic headaches. Tension headaches cause pain in the head, neck, and behind the eyes, so scalp massages are a great way to combat those painful headaches. Not to mention, scalp massages can also boost your mood as it increases serotonin, your “happy hormone”, to reduce stress and anxiety. Scalp massages can even reduce depression symptoms and decrease the feelings of boredom.

Scalp massages also benefit your central nervous system because of the increased blood flow and circulation. This optimizes the body's natural healing abilities and helps the body better harmonize. This may seem redundant, but these massages are sure to relax physical stress and achieve balance within yourself.