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How to Use Massage Oils as Treatments

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Elaine Smith

Some essential oils are more effective for people with tight muscles than others. Often these blends smell more mentholated than sweet. If you have sports injuries or tense muscles from work, these massage oils are beneficial to help relax your muscles, even with simple self-massage. Many massage oil blends may also be used to calm your mind, body and spirit; especially if you are under stress in your at work or personal life. Using certain oils can also help in detoxifying and cleansing your body as they have properties that can eliminate toxins.

Massage oils are used during massage therapies to deeply stimulate the muscles and tissues. The oils used in the session are essential oils that are popular for their healing benefits which may include pain relief, anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. These massage oils may also be used without having a full massage by simply rubbing on to areas where you need some relief from a particular symptom. Consult a massage therapist to be sure you purchase the correct blend to achieve the results you seek with the massage oils you buy. You can purchase massage oils online, herbal stores and in massage clinics.

Here are some mixtures of massage oils that may assist your healing:

Natural Skin Moisturizer

Use 10 – 12 drops essential oil with your choice of carrier oil like Grape Seed, Jojoba, Sweet Almond or Coconut oil. The mixture can be massaged in to your skin or can be added to bath water.

Pain Relief

Soak a piece of cloth into a basin of warm water mixed with 10 drops of essential oil massage blends. Compress the cloth into the affected area for 5 minutes or until the warmth of the cloth disappears, repeat to achieve pain relief.

Muscle Ache Relief

Use for massage or in bath water the combination of 5 drops Lavender, 4 drops Marjoram and 3 drops Rosemary with 30ml carrier oil.

Heal Tired Muscles

Rub the essential oil massage blends of 4 drops Coriander, 4 drops Juniper and 4 drops Black Pepper oil to 4 teaspoons Grape Seed oil to the tired muscles to achieve soothing effect.

Pre-menstrual Cramps

The mixture of 5 drops Clary Sage, 5 drops Geranium and 5 drops Chamomile oil should be massaged to the lower abdomen in a circular motion to achieve pain relief.

Best essential oils with analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties are:

Chamomile;

Sweet Marjoram;

Lavender;

Eucalyptus;

Peppermint;

Rosemary;

Thyme

You may achieve relaxation and de-stress with massage oils at home however it is better to have a professional massage therapy to be able to get the maximum benefits of essential oils. To ensure you get the right blend of essential oils for a particular result you should consult a professional massage therapist as it can be harmful to the skin if mixed incorrectly.

Whether you need relief from pain, release of tension, reduction of stress or simply to relax and feel your best,

Elements Therapeutic Massage Woburn

is committed to promoting your well-being. Our philosophy is to work with you to exceed your expectations by matching the right therapist to your desired outcome.

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