Know from the doctor what is beauty parlor stroke syndrome, do not ignore 10 symptoms

People often go to salon for grooming. Many services are available here from hair cut to hair wash and spa. People choose services according to their choice and need. Many people do not know that keeping the head tilted back for a long time during hair wash can cause stroke.

In the year 2025, a review about this was published in ‘The American Journal of Emergency Medicine’. In this, 54 cases of stroke that occurred in parlors in the last 50 years were analyzed. Most of these incidents took place during hair wash in the salon. This condition is called ‘Beauty Parlor Stroke Syndrome’. Therefore, in ‘Physical Health’ we will talk about beauty parlor stroke syndrome.

Beauty parlor stroke syndrome is a serious health condition, which can occur due to excessive bending of the neck back while washing hair in the salon. Some of the reasons for this are –

• During hair wash in the salon, one often has to keep the neck bent backwards for a long time.
• This position puts pressure on the blood vessels of the neck. There is a risk of damage due to this.
• With this, blood flow to the brain may get impaired.
• This increases the risk of stroke or mini-stroke (transient ischemic attack).

The main reason for this is keeping the neck bent back for a long time while washing hair. Understand it like this-

• The brain constantly needs oxygen and blood. It reaches through the blood vessels passing through the neck.
• When the neck is tilted back too much during hair washing, pressure or strain can occur on these vessels.
• Due to this, the blood flow reaching the brain may be temporarily affected.
• In some cases, the inner layer of the arteries may also be damaged. This increases the risk of blood clotting.
• If blood flow is obstructed or a clot reaches the brain, a stroke or mini-stroke may occur.

When the blood supply stops due to any reason, brain cells start getting damaged within a few minutes. This can also be very dangerous for the brain. The cells in the area where blood does not reach stop working. Many important functions of the body can be affected, such as-

• Difficulty in speaking.
• Difficulty in walking.
• Blurred or reduced vision.
• Loss of memory and loss of balance.
• If timely treatment is not received, this damage can also become permanent.

To avoid beauty parlor stroke syndrome, first of all see whether you are feeling relaxed during this time or not. If you are facing problem then ask for pillow etc. for neck support or correct the neck angle. To avoid this, sit in correct posture and take breaks in between, this can provide a lot of relief.

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