Hidden health risks of washing your hair

Going to the hairdresser is often considered a relaxing and relaxing experience, but a scarce condition known as salon stroke syndrome (BPSS) can turn a shampoo at the hairdresser into a solemn health risk for a compact number of people.

How can a visit to the hairdresser turn into a health hazard? Research suggests that he’s sitting at a weird angle Backwash sinks used for hair washing in many salons may cause neck paininjuries and – in very scarce cases – even a life-threatening stroke.

BPSS was first identified in 1993 by American neurologist Michael Weintraub, who discovered that some of his patients developed solemn stroke-related symptoms after shampooing their hair during a visit to the hairdresser.

A stroke is a brain attack caused by a sudden reduction in blood flow to the brain. It is usually caused by a blocked blood clot or a tear and rupture of a major blood vessel in the brain, leading to reduced levels of oxygen, glucose and nutrients, which damages and kills brain cells.

While shampooing, customers are usually asked to sit down and hang their heads over the edge of the sink. Research suggests that excessive extension of the head and neck over the fixed edge of the sink is the main cause of BPSS.

An unusual neck position, rotation, or sudden jerking during vigorous shampooing can cause the upper spine near the neck to press against one of the major blood vessels that supply blood to the back and lower parts of the brain. Some cases of BPSS they can also be caused by bone spurs – minuscule pieces of bone that develop from the spine’s nodules – which can compress or tear an adjacent artery.

Strokes are often associated with older people and people with health problems such as high blood pressure, diabetes or high cholesterol – but young, healthy people can have strokes too. One sec research suggests BPSS it most likely occurs in women over 50 years of age, and particular risk factors are previous narrowing or thinning of blood vessels and inflammation of the spine joints in the neck – it can happen to anyone regardless of age and disease history.

AND 2016 Swiss study found only ten cases of BPSS between 2002 and 2013, so although BPSS is much less common than conventional stroke, it is still significant to be aware of the symptoms. So what is worth paying attention to?

Symptoms of BPSS include headache, dizziness, dizziness, blurred or constricted vision, nausea, vomiting, neck pain, and partial paralysis on one side of the body – some patients also report near loss of consciousness. Research suggests that these symptoms may be delayed by what causes difficult for doctors to diagnose BPSS instead of conventional stroke.

Precautions

If you are concerned about BPSS or experience pain and discomfort when using a backwash sink, ask to lean forward over the sink rather than stretching your head back over the edge of the sink. If backwashing is unavoidable at the salon, ask your neck to be supported while you wash your hair.

The speed at which you wash your hair, the duration of washing, and any force or tugging on your head and neck while washing all escalate your risk. Ask for a gentle wash, try not to stay in the backwash position longer than necessary, and let your hairdresser know if you feel any discomfort while washing.

For most people, shampooing at a hairdresser’s is generally a protected and enjoyable activity. In most cases, going to the hairdresser is significant for mental health, self-esteem and self-confidence. So let’s not throw in the hair towel just yet – instead, operate it to support your neck while you’re being pampered.