In Vietnam and many Eastern countries, essential oil massage is no longer strange. Under the technique of massage experts, the nutrients in essential oils will quickly penetrate the skin and bring about rapid health improvement effects.
What is aromatherapy massage?
Therapeutic massage is a treatment method by applying gentle pressure and movement to the muscles, tissues and joints of the body to relieve pain, reduce stress and improve blood circulation. When combined with these essential oils, it will increase the temperature and transmit heat throughout the body, effectively reducing pain, fatigue and stress.
In addition, aromatherapy massage also helps the body eliminate toxins and reduce excess fat if performed properly. Therapeutic massage can be performed by experts in this field and are professionally trained or physical therapists.
Benefits of Aromatherapy Massage on the Musculoskeletal System
Aromatherapy massage can have many benefits for the musculoskeletal system, including:
Pain Relief
Some essential oils such as rosemary, orange, peppermint, and ginger have natural pain-relieving properties. When used in massage, they can help relieve pain and reduce discomfort in joints and muscles.
Reduce Inflammation
Cajeput oil, lavender, black pepper, and perilla oils have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. When used in massage, they can reduce inflammation and improve the health of joints and muscles.
Muscle Relaxation
Aromatherapy massage can help relax muscles and reduce tension in joints. When used properly, aromatherapy massage can help improve blood flow and oxygen to tense areas, helping muscles recover more quickly.
Increase flexibility
Some essential oils such as Grapefruit, Eucalyptus, etc. have stimulating properties and increase blood circulation. When used in massage, they can help increase joint flexibility and improve muscle mobility.
However, the use of essential oil massage must be done properly and under the guidance of trained professionals or technicians to avoid unwanted side effects.
Choosing the right massage essential oil
Choosing the right essential oil is an important factor that affects the effectiveness of massage. Therefore, we need to choose an essential oil with natural ingredients and good quality. To check if it is suitable for your skin, you can try applying a thin layer to an area of skin and leave it for about 1 hour. If there are no symptoms of itching or discomfort, the essential oil can be used.
Nhat Phong medicinal massage essential oil is made from natural essential oils soaked with herbs, which effectively reduces joint pain, muscle fatigue and increases body warmth when used for massage.
Patients can use massage oil combined with therapeutic massage to reduce pain, numbness and improve joint stiffness, swelling and redness. At the same time, maintain daily exercise that is good for bones and joints to increase blood circulation, increase flexibility and support the recovery of musculoskeletal injuries.
The effectiveness of aromatherapy massage compared to conventional massage
Conventional massage methods focus on gentle movements such as: stroking, pulling, massaging or pressing acupuncture points to relieve pain and relax joints, muscles and acupuncture points. However, the aromatherapy massage method perfectly combines many massage methods such as: Full body massage, foot massage, acupressure, essential oil massage, hot stone massage and shiatsu, using herbal essential oils to increase temperature and promote heat conduction to help reduce stress, fatigue, detoxify, lose weight, and reduce fat effectively. Therefore, aromatherapy massage is much more effective than conventional massage methods.
Notes when performing essential oil massage
When performing essential oil massage, pay attention to the following to achieve the best results:
Before performing the massage, steaming can help dilate the pores on the skin, helping the essential oil penetrate better into the skin and help the body eliminate toxins more effectively.
- Do not apply essential oil massage to people with skin problems such as: Acute dermatitis, pustules, rashes, bleeding, skin bruising or fever, broken bones, infections, etc.
- Do not use pure essential oils for massage or mix with other lotions to avoid skin irritation.
- Before use, test the essential oil on a small area of skin to check for skin reactions, especially for people with sensitive skin.
- Do not apply essential oils to the area around the eyes, mucous membranes or other sensitive areas.
The method of using therapeutic massage essential oils has become a solution to improve health for many people, especially in the care of the musculoskeletal system. However, you should only choose reputable service providers as well as essential oils with clear origins to avoid affecting your health.
