The role of essential oils
The composition is selected according to the task: lavender and ylang-ylang for relaxation and sleep, citrus fruits for tone, eucalyptus and mint for muscle tension. Oils are applied diluted with a base oil - in their pure form they can cause skin irritation. Before the first procedure, you should make sure there are no allergies. Aroma massage does not replace therapeutic massage: it is a procedure to restore emotional balance and general tone.
What does massage give?
Massage improves blood circulation and lymphatic drainage in the affected area, relieves muscle spasm, reduces pain and increases mobility. For chronic back and neck pain, it is included in standard treatment regimens along with physical therapy.
The effect is cumulative: after one session, temporary relaxation occurs, and a lasting result appears by the end of a course of 8–10 procedures.
Main types
- classical and medical - basic healing techniques
- massage of individual areas - collar, lower back, joints
- rehabilitation – after injuries and operations
- sports - preparation for exercise and recovery after it
- relaxing and SPA techniques - relieving tension and stress
Contraindications
Massage is not performed in acute inflammatory processes and high temperature, purulent skin diseases, vein thrombosis, bleeding, in the acute period of injury and in case of malignant neoplasms without the consent of the oncologist. For hypertension, pregnancy and after operations, the technique and treatment areas are selected separately.