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Don’t get any oil near your eyes. Massage therapist Parsons cautions that you should stop using an oil if you have a negative reaction. “Listen to your body,” Parsons said. Lavender oil is at the top of the list, with evidence that it’s beneficial in promoting relaxation. Studies are ongoing to test its therapeutic effects for treatment of neurological conditions. Increase the pressure of the massage on a certain area gradually, until under your firm strokes you feel the muscles relaxing.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/282348641_Effectiveness_of_castor_oil_massage_with_hot_application_on_knee_joint_pain_among_women Use pure oils. It’s possible that pesticides on the original plants used to make the oils can cause an allergic reaction. https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/herbal-report/draft-assessment-report-arnica-montana-l-flos_en.pdf Cheraghbeigi N, et al. (2019). Comparing the effects of massage and aromatherapy massage with lavender oil on sleep quality of cardiac patients: A randomized controlled trial. DOI: Then move onto another area (by working your hands across the body to reach the new area), adding more oil if required - beginning again with lighter strokes and working to a deeper pressure gradually.
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Many carrier oils and essential oils can help moisturize your skin. A 2010 study of herbal products for moisturizing found that the best-performing ones included: Nasiri A, et al. (2016). Effect of aromatherapy massage with lavender essential oil on pain in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee: A randomized controlled clinical trial. DOI: Studies of specific essential oils have shown that they may help relieve pain by numbing or heating the area or by reducing inflammation.
Test a small amount of the oil on your forearm before using. This is important if you’re concerned about allergies. You may find a store where there are samples you can try before you buy. Quality. Buy from a reputable company to ensure that you’re getting a pure product without unwanted additives. Note that a filtered oil is more refined.Aromatherapist Tanya Colson Seneff suggests that you seek out an experienced aromatherapist for advice on which oils to use for specific therapeutic purposes. According to research from 2013, the following ingredients may also be effective for relieving pain: Warm your hands by rubbing them together, regardless of whether you will be massaging yourself or someone else.