Necessary Essential Oils For Pain Relief And Muscle Soreness

Essential oils have been used to treat various physical and mental issues for over 100 years. Each is extracted from some flowers, leaves, roots, fruits, and other plant components. Such as chamomile and eucalyptus can offer benefits for relieving muscle aches and pains. These highly concentrated oils can be applied to the skin or inhaled to treat several health issues–ranging from joint swelling to headaches. Here is a list of some of the best and undoubtedly necessary essential oils when relaxing or treating yourself.

For Therapeutic Massage

Essential and medicinal oils are commonplace during therapeutic massage. They help patients relieve pain and discomfort. Oils such as almonds, grape seeds, and jojoba are some examples. When applied, they can improve muscle soreness during massage with essential oils.

For Treating Arthritis

Arthritis can have several symptoms, ranging from warmth to joint swelling. Researchers have studied the effects of Eucalyptus, Marjoram, and Peppermint oil as a treatment. Each offers unique effects in reducing pain and arthritis symptoms. Marjoram can positively affect pain, while peppermint oil can reduce muscle spasms and pain during your massage with essential oils.

For Treating Menstrual Pain

Several oils are especially helpful in treating muscle soreness in general, especially in relieving menstrual muscle pains. Clary sage is an oil with antimicrobial properties that can reduce muscle cramping and soreness. Therapeutic massage combined with lavender can relieve menstrual pain and suppress anxiety. Finally, rose oil is excellent for aromatherapy, as it can reduce soreness and menstrual pain alongside self-massage.

For Muscle Inflammation

Muscle inflammation can occur for various reasons, such as infection, injury, or drug side effects. Ginger oil can be an effective treatment due to its anti-inflammatory compounds. Tea tree oil is another anti-inflammatory oil that can relieve pain and reduce muscle soreness.

How to Use And Apply

Essential oils are extremely potent; it takes around 220 pounds of lavender to make 1 pound of lavender oil. But always dilute them with carrier oil such as coconut, jojoba, sweet almond, olive, or argan oil to help apply them safely to the skin. If using the massage oil or muscle pain relief, choose the three oils you wish to use, pour 1 oz of carrier oil into a bowl, and then mix according to the recommended concentration of 3% for an adult or 5% for muscle pain. Stir the products thoroughly and use them on the affected areas.

A Full Body Massage For Your Mind, Body, And Spirit

Massage Of Santa Fe is a haven for full-body massage with essential oils. Besides our skilled hands, we offer a deep and mind-opening experience with our essential oil massage. It is an excellent way to open your mind and senses with the freshness of lavender, peppermint, and eucalyptus. Make an appointment today and leave with your skin feeling soft and hydrated with Massage Of Santa Fe.