Massage oil is a great addition to any massage experience. It enhances not only the relaxing nature of the massage therapy session, but also adds to the healing benefits of the massage.
The use of massage oil is not a new idea. Homer, Plato, Socrates - all of these men referenced the use of massage oil as an aid for pain relief in their writings. Today, pain relief is one reason for using massage oil. Others include the facilitation of more gliding massage, skin nourishment, and the promotion of good health in general.
How do you choose a massage oil for massage therapy? First, choose an oil that is cold-pressed or expeller-pressed. Both of these have had the least amount of processing and will last longest. Prevent them from spoiling by keeping them in a cool place and adding 300 IUs of vitamin E per pint of oil monthly. In addition, essential oils, or oils that are distilled from various plants, roots, or seeds) can be added. Seek the aid of a professional to advise on a good combination.
Some oils to choose from for massage therapy include:
* Sweet almond oil - Anti-inflammatory, light, and good for most skin types, especially dry skin.
* Apricot kernel oil - Reduces stress, provides balance, and good for all skin types, especially prematurely aging skin.
* Avocado oil - This is a heavy oil best diluted at a rate of 10% in a lighter oil.
* Borage oil - Good for eczema and psoriasis, it penetrates, regenerates, and stimulates.
* Castor oil - A thick sticky oil good for drawing out toxins and for use on scar tissue. Best used in a poultice.
* Coconut oil - A thick, heavy oil that should be warmed before use. Good for cracked skin.
* Emu oil - Anti-inflammatory and used for arthritis, sore muscles, bruising, and eczema. May block pores.
* Grapeseed oil - Non-allergenic and good for all types of skin.
* Jojoba oil - A penetrating, anti-bacterial oil for eczema and acne.
* Kukui nut oil - Anti-bacterial, anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory that is light and has a slight warming effect.
* Olive oil - Has a warming effect and relieves stiffness.
Different skin types will fare better with different types of oil. As such, it will be a good idea to experiment with different kinds for massage therapy. If one doesn't work, try another. Also, some may personally prefer the smell or the effects of one massage oil to another. The selection of massage oils is pretty wide; so there is bound to be a preferred one for just about anybody.
Listed below are more articles related to the above article from the "Message Therapy" article category.
People interested in the above article "Massage Oil For Massage Therapy" are also interested in the related articles listed below:
Chicago has many massage therapy schools to choose from. This article attempts to help potential students narrow down their choice, examining the location, cost, and programs of Chicago massage schools. It turns out that there are several massage schools located in downtown Chicago and on the I-94 corridor with highly varying programs and tuitions. Potential students should attempt to determine what kind of massage therapist they want to become so they can choose the school that is right for them.
While there are many massage therapy schools in the Los Angeles area, narrowing down a search to a few quality candidates can be difficult. This article offers suggestions to students trying to find the school that is best for them. Suggestions include narrowing down the number of potential schools through location and transportation considerations, as well as through analyses of the school's massage program and by visiting the school's campus and meeting with its faculty and students.
Too often massage therapy is thought of as something practiced only at a fixed location, like a luxury spa. This should change, as almost all types of massage therapy can be done onsite, adding convenience to the general benefits of massage therapy. The article demonstrates that chair massage, table massage, massage at special events, and other forms of massage therapy can be performed conveniently on site.
Until 2008, massage therapists in Los Angeles had to be licensed by the county or a specific municipality. The California massage certificate changed all that, making working with a corporate massage therapist in Los Angeles much easier. This article explains why the statewide certificate was so helpful, both to local massage therapists and to local businesses looking hire corporate massage therapists.
Chicago has great sports teams and massage therapists help keep the players healthy. This article looks at how sports massage therapists have helped the city's athletes, both past and present. Currently, massage therapists are helping pitchers for the White Sox and Cubs stay healthy, while, historically, massage therapists have helped the Bulls, Blackhawks and - most recently - the soccer team the Fire.
Corporate massage therapy has been proven to boost workplace morale and employee performance. This article explores what to look for when hiring a massage therapist for your company's corporate massage program. The main tips provided in the article are: asking for the right type of credential and asking the right questions to ensure that the therapist you choose will be able to meet the requirements of a standard corporate massage program.
With the advancement in technology there is also increase of various disorders in one's life like headache, pains, stress. Everything has its cure but sometimes not only medicine is helpful one has to take yogas or massage therapy which help one to get relief from various stress and feel relax. Massage therapy is a technique which provides relief with the help of just hand movements.
