Essential oils for muscle relaxation
The human body is put under daily strain. Sports practice, unsuitable working postures, carrying heavy loads, poor bedding, or intense fatigue can lead to the appearance of muscle or joint pain and stiffness. Essential oils are composed of powerful molecules that will accelerate muscle recovery and relieve stiffness and pain in the body.
Rosemary ct camphor essential oil
Camphorated rosemary essential oil is rich in 1,8-cineole and camphor, whose decongesting and anti-inflammatory properties allow muscle relaxation.
Wintergreen essential oil
This essential oil is a powerful muscle relaxant thanks to the presence of methyl salicylate. It is also soothing and relaxing and helps to relieve pain related to aches and rheumatism.
Maritime Pine essential oil
Thanks to the presence of alpha and beta-pinene with anti-inflammatory properties, maritime pine essential oil is analgesic and helps to fight against muscle and joint pain. It is also antiseptic.
Peppermint essential oil
The presence of menthol and menthone allows the essential oil of peppermint to provide an instant cooling effect when applied, which is appreciated after sports sessions.
Synergistic effect of these essential oils
Combined, the essential oils of rosemary, maritime pine and wintergreen will allow effective muscle relaxation, as well as relieve aches, rheumatism and muscle pain. The addition of essential oil of peppermint to the mixture will provide a pleasant sensation of freshness and tone during application.
The right gestures to maximize the effect of synergy
Massage combined with the use of essential oils can be practiced both before and after physical activity to warm up the muscles and limit the sensations of stiffness during exercise, as well as after exercise to maximize muscle recovery, or to relieve tensions related to poor working or sleeping postures.
By stretching the muscle, the massage will help to relax it, and gain flexibility. Through mechanical stimulation, it will help to relieve stiffness and contractures. The lymphatic and blood draining action will also accelerate the elimination of toxic substances and reduce pain and aches.
