NHS launches major new stroke campaign as thousands delay calling 999 by nearly 90 minutes
GETTING a head massage under warm water, the pitter-patter of conversation with your stylist, soft locks smelling of fancy shampoo.
This interruption can kill brain cells and cause symptoms such as a drooping face, numbness or weakness down one side of the body and speech problems. Dr Ashioti explained: "During the shampooing process, clients are usually asked to sit down and hang their head back over the edge of the washbasin. "The unusual neck position, neck rotation or sudden jerking movements during vigorous shampooing can cause the backbones of the higher spinal column around the neck area to push against one of the major blood vessels that supply blood to the back and bottom of the brain.
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