Almost every woman loves a
soothing massage and a relaxing time at the spa. Women enjoy being pampered and
a whole treat to the self-thing. Imagine
a relaxing massage, an invigorating facial, a luxurious bath, hairstyling, menis, pedis,
and other luxury spa treatments.
Ahhhh all of this is a
complete bliss in a life full of hustle bustle and stress. However to bring it
to your knowledge a trip to a salon to get a wash, condition and blow dry for a
whole new look can be fatal for your life.
A new survey has found that
the position commonly used for shampooing at beauty salons, with the neck
tipped far backwards over the edge of the sink, can diminish the blood supply
to the brain. If the deprivation of an adequate blood supply to the brain lasts
long enough, the result is permanent damage or a stroke. It is very important
to be very comfortable while shampooing your hair over the basin; else it might
result in a stroke commonly known as beauty parlor syndrome or beauty salon
stroke.
Salon Stroke syndrome does
exist. It comes as a result of the stress upon arteries in the neck that go to
the brain. If these arteries are kinked or pinched clots can develop. It is an
alarming situation, as many people are unaware that having their hair done is a
risk of stroke. However, it is an
extremely rare event. For the record, though tilting is not a good idea for
anybody.
Salon Stroke syndrome usually
occurs in older woman especially those
with cervical arthritis. It has been recommended that older people with
arthritis in their neck avoid having their hair washed at an angle in which
they need to lean back more than 15 to 20 degrees. Instead, they can lean forward over the sink.
It has also been found that
patients receiving anesthesia or undergoing prolonged dental work may also be vulnerable since they too have their necks
arched back abnormally for prolonged periods.
Following are the signs and
symptoms of BPS:
· Severe Dizziness: It incalculates
double vision, graying vision and blurred
vision.
· Imbalance: There may be weakness and buckling of the
knees. The person may suddenly become weak and crumble.
· Facial numbness
· Neck Pain
A neck motion beyond a
certain degree can be extremely dangerous. So if you want to be safe you should
avoid prolonged neck arching and twisting.
Preventions to be taken at the
salon:
· Neck not to be arched backwards or twisted more than 15degrees
· Prefer leaning forward; a position less likely to
compress the arteries while shampooing.
· Use neck pads and chair cushions to give support to
your neck.
· Try to shorten the distance between your neck and the
shampoo bowl.
· Don’t spent longer than 3mins at the shampoo bowl
It is an extremely lethal
syndrome, but if you are cautious and have the knowledge
to protect your neck and artery it can be easily prevented. Take the necessary
precautions and enjoy pampering yourself at a beauty salon.
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