S.O.S. Massage Soother Frequently Asked Questions

SOS NATURAL PAIN RELIEVER AND SELF MASSAGER

Self Massage - Neck Pain Relief - Headache Relief - Backache Relief - Stress Relief - Migraine Pain Relief

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What is The S.O.S. Massage Soother For Stress, Headache And Migraine Pain?

The S.O.S. stands for Sub-Occipital-Soother or “Stills-Original-System”, the first Osteopathic technique employed by the founder of Osteopathy, Andrew Taylor Still. Sub occipital Traction.

Dr Michael. C. Nelson. D. O. found that applying this technique to the base of the head (sub occiput-the occipital bone is the base bone of the skull) was very effective for Tension headache, migraine and neck pain relief and started thinking about ways people could do this at home, to supplement their treatment program.

Dr Nelson’s S.O.S. is made from firm but giving polyurethane with a non slip base, and can be used on or against most surfaces. The S.O.S. can be used on all areas of the back and neck for pain relief, general self massage and wellbeing.

This simple device stimulates blood supply, breaks up lactic acid from chronically contracted muscles, easing tender spots and returning the user to an easier mechanical picture.

What isThe S.O.S. Massage Soother For Stress, Headache And Migraine Pain. mainly used for?

The S.O.S. is mainly used for tension headache, migraine management and neck pain relief. The S.O.S. can be used for Thoracic and low back pain relief as well. Many people have reported excellent results with turning Sciatic pain OFF and easing their low back pain after long drives.(see testimonials) With regular use the results are astounding!

Who is Dr Nelson?

A Melbourne Osteopath, trained in the U.K. at the European School of Osteopathy. Qualified in 1981, worked in private practice and lecturing in technique to French Physiotherapists in England, before returning to Australia and work in sports medicine clinics in and around Melbourne. Started to develop the S.O.S. during the late eighties-early nineties with a strong interest in headaches, the S.O.S. developed into what it is today. Dr Nelson sees private patients at home but devotes most of his time to getting the S.O.S. out to people.

Does The S.O.S. Massage Soother For Stress, Headache And Migraine Pain need power?

NO. The S.O.S. requires no power supply or batteries - it just requires a little relaxed movement from you.

Will The S.O.S. Massage Soother For Stress, Headache And Migraine Pain help my Migraine?

Migraine sufferers are so varied it is hard to generalize. The structural component – a muscle tightness that feels like a “vice like grip” on the head or the intense pain behind one or both eyes, can be affected by use of the S.O.S. Use less medication and be more in control of the attack than before. The main area to work on is the Thoracic spine, or rib cage area of the spine - not the neck. This encourages a more normal circulation and after a session in the Thoracic region THEN you lie down and put the S.O.S. under your Occiput for 15 - 20 minutes and do some deep breathing, this will release the tight muscles on and around your skull. Preventative use is a session before retiring at night - a better sleep is gained and there is more chance of waking WITHOUT a Migraine!

The S.O.S. will help alleviate the intensity of these facets of the migraine picture. The relaxation required to use the S.O.S. will help the migraine sufferer. The sufferer usually has an onset picture or trigger that they can recognize and if certain action is taken (like using the S.O.S. as above) turn off, or at least diminish the severity of an attack.

The S.O.S. is MOST helpful in this way, you can lessen the AMOUNT of medication you take –benefits for your health and pocket, and lessen the amount of time off work – debilitated. Take the S.O.S. to work with you….No power required, just a chair or the floor – use many times in a day – it will NOT rot your stomach and it wont break your bank.