A soft bulge at the base of the neck, between the shoulders, discomfort when sleeping on your back, tension in the neck: this is a buffalo hump. Discover the Traditional Chinese Medicine reading and the Géomer protocol to care for the upper back area.
At a glance
Who is it for
- A soft swelling at the base of the neck, between the shoulders.
- Discomfort when sleeping on your back.
Frequency
Do the massage every day for a one-month course, which can be repeated, then 1 to 2 times a week as maintenance.
Products in the protocol
A buffalo hump is a swelling at the base of the neck, at the level of the seventh cervical vertebra. In the Géomer approach, it is linked to blocked lymph nodes in this area, often maintained by stress and nervous tension: we "carry the world on our back".
Buffalo hump: how to recognise the signs
- A soft swelling at the base of the neck, between the shoulders.
- Discomfort when sleeping on your back.
- Tension in the neck, sometimes headaches.
- If you can feel the bone directly, talk to your doctor: it may be something else.
Why conventional solutions are not enough
The neck area is crossed by an important network of lymphatic vessels. The Géomer approach favours a massage that relaxes the small tense nerves around the nodes, rather than intervening on this sensitive area.
What makes the Géomer approach different
A calming essential oil synergy, a simple massage to do at home and attention paid to everyday stress.
What Géomer recommends
1
Apply the oil
Place 3 to 4 drops of Amplitude Oil N°4 on the hump.
2
Massage firmly
Massage the hump with your fingertips, fairly firmly, to help the tension release. Ask someone close to you to do the massage: it will be easier and more pleasant.
3
Take care of yourself
Drink water regularly, keep moving and give yourself moments of relaxation: the Géomer approach considers that stress maintains the hump.
They followed this protocol
Extracts from customer testimonials, quoted word for word in French.
“I feel infinitely better and I have regained confidence in myself and in the world.”
“I am really delighted.”
“I apply some again from time to time and it relaxes me […]”
Frequency
Do the massage every day for a one-month course, which can be repeated, then 1 to 2 times a week as maintenance.
Precautions
Amplitude Oil N°4 is not used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. It contains 20% essential oils: it is not recommended for children, the elderly or people with chronic conditions. Never apply it to mucous membranes or near the eyes, and wash your hands after the massage.
This cosmetic protocol is used alongside the follow-up provided by your doctor or dermatologist.
The products used in this protocol
Frequently asked questions
For the Géomer approach, it is mainly a blockage of the lymph nodes in the neck, hence the value of massage.
You can do it yourself, but someone close to you will find it easier to do it firmly.
If you follow a hair routine with a Terral, do the massage just before applying the mask to the scalp.
It is probably not a buffalo hump: talk to your doctor.
This information is provided for informational and holistic purposes. It does not replace the advice of a healthcare professional. If you have a diagnosed condition, consult your doctor.