Salon-Stroke Syndrome – You Could be the Next Victim

There is a spine-tingling association in-between going in for a hair wash at a salon and stroke risk. Salon-stroke syndrome is a condition that develops as a consequence of the arteries in the neck that travel to the brain developing strain. The pinching, kinking of such arteries (vertebral/carotid) could lead to the development of clots.

It is a startling scenario as several individuals are oblivious that getting their hair done is placing them at a risk of suffering from stroke. Typically in salons the neck is bent back on a sink for lengthy periods of time particularly during hair washing & conditioning. This posture could be contributory to diminished blood flow to the brain leading to tear in the neck arteries that can elicit a stroke. The neck arteries convey blood to the section of the brain which is in charge of thought process, speech and behaviour. In case the brain is denied its regular blood supply for extended time then lasting harm could occur. The blood vessels going up the backside of the neck pass via a fairly constricted bony canal and with aging it narrows even further. Among aged people and those with neck arthritis there could also be presence of jagged edges to it that increases their vulnerability.

Varied stroke symptoms arising as a result that include slurry speech, vertigo, feeling nauseous, puking, one-sided weakness felt in the facial region during or post-shampooing.

Individuals at elevated risk of suffering stroke or having CAD (carotid artery disease – plaque accruement within the arteries which can slacken or obstruct blood flow to the brain) must steer clear from tipping their necks in the backward direction in beauty salons or otherwise. Generally Salon-stroke syndrome generally develops in elderly females, particularly cervical arthritis patients. For reducing the risk or preventing the condition all particularly elderly individuals having neck arthritis to not get their hair washing done at an inclination not crossing fifteen to twenty degrees. Rather to be on the safer side, leaning forwards over the washing bowls or the use of padding or cushioning for the neck are advisable.

Strokes are deemed to be linked to the time and force of neck motion alongside factors prevalent with going old like atherosclerosis.

Salon-stroke syndrome could additionally develop among individuals who arch their neck backwards for lengthy spans of time for reasons like during dentist’s appointments or when they receive anesthesia. Other triggers that generally need 10 minutes of neck over-extension are fair ground rides, yoga, sit up exercise moves or ‘Golden Gate Bridge Syndrome’ provoked by excessively straining to look up.

Salon-stroke syndrome atypically occurs and physicians maintain that getting one’s hair done traditionally is yet safe. Physicians recommend that placement of cushions must be done in salons during hair washing rituals so that the neck does not get overextended. Perhaps high-tech, bio-engineered shampooing bowls and seating arrangements are the key to a risk-free hair-rinsing experience. However, it would translate to a costlier hair wash. How many of us are willing to shell that extra buck on health grounds even though the likelihood of suffering a stroke due to hair washing in salons is pretty slim.

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