Aromatherapy Massage

Aromatherapy Massage

Numerous benefits of aromatherapy massage include stress reduction, pain relief, and mood enhancement. These are some of the fundamental advantages of massage treatment as well. Such advantages are supposed to be enhanced by adding essential oils.

What is Aromatherapy Massage?

An aromatherapy massages is massages that combine the use of fragrant essential oils. The massage uses a particular combination of essential oils and alternates between applying moderate pressure and firmer pressure.

 

Before usage, the essential oils are diluted, and they are administered during the massage together with lotion. The essential oils are not only beneficial to the client’s body when they come into close touch with it; they also allegedly offer special therapeutic capabilities when inhaled following exposure.

 

Therapists will occasionally go so far as to have their patients actually breathe the essential oils in, rather than just exposing them to them.

Advantages of Aromatherapy Massage

The major advantages of aromatherapy massage are pain alleviation, a decrease in muscular tension, and a reduction in stress and anxiety. Additionally, it aids in easing headaches, controlling inflammation, and reducing the signs and symptoms of depression.

 

Additionally, it can aid in managing the pain associated with a variety of disorders, including fibromyalgia, which increases sensitivity to pain throughout the body, arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, persistent lower back pain, insomnia, a sleep problem, and more.

 

Each essential oil used in aromatherapy has a unique set of qualities. For instance, some invigorate while others quiet and make you feel at ease.

Which massage oils for Aromatherapy are the best?

There are several essential oils with various characteristics. It all depends on what you hope to accomplish with the massage using essential oils.

 

For instance, a therapist can suggest using Lavender oil if you want to enhance your sleep because it has the reputation of being able to lessen the symptoms of insomnia. You can be advised to try Rose, Chamomile, or Bergamot Orange oil if you have a demanding daily schedule and feel nervous about anything.

 

When it comes to the treatment of headaches and migraines, Peppermint oil seems to be one of the most popular options. Naturally, this list is not complete; there are a great deal more oils that are frequently utilised in complementary medicine and aromatherapy. The following list of other oils may be of interest to you:

Marjoram and Balsam Fir oil are utilised to attempt and increase muscle tone.

 

Lemon oil is utilised to help with headaches, digestion, and mood.

 

Sandalwood oil helps in calming nerves and improves attention.

 

Tea Tree oil is employed to ward against diseases and strengthen the immune system.

 

Wintergreen oil is used to relieve the discomfort and aches associated with joints.

 

Jasmine oil is used to treat depression, labour pains, and libido.

Is Aromatherapy massage safe?

Generally, aromatherapy massage has few risks. Possible sensitivity to the essential oils used during your massage is one thing to take into account. Before applying the oil to your skin, your massage therapist should always dilute it with massage lotion. Rash, hives, redness, swelling, or itching are examples of possible signs of an allergic response to essential oils. Moreover, while scientific studies are still being conducted to evaluate the health advantages of aromatherapy, it is certain that it makes some individuals feel better, frequently by momentarily reducing pain or mood problems.

 

Aromatherapy may make you feel even better when combined with the fundamentals of massage treatment. Please contact us if you have any queries concerning our treatments. 

 

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