Massage Therapy - Products Commonly Used

Jan 19, 2009 by michelle

There are various types of massage therapies that use different techniques for healing purposes. However, we can still find one thing that is common in most massage therapies. Yes, I am talking about massage oils. Different kinds of oils are used in Aromatherapy, Reiki, Swedish Massage Therapy and Hot Stone Massage. There are also many creams and lotions that are commonly used by massage therapists.

Besides organic and essential oils, some massage therapies use uncommon products. For example in case of Hot Stone Therapy, stones are used for healing and massaging purposes.

Massage Therapy Oils

Sweet almond oil is commonly used for massages by therapists. Almond oil is full of nutrients, vitamins, minerals and fatty acids that our body needs. An almond oil massage nourishes our skin and gives it a beautiful glow.

Apricot kernel oil is also very popular among massage therapists. It also contains many nutrients, hence is very good for skin. It is mainly used for facial massages. Since it is expensive oil, it is generally used on small areas of the body.

Calendula oil is mainly used due to its healing properties. It has many anti-inflammatory and hormonal properties. Therapists use it to lessen the appearance of varicose veins, scars and wounds.

Avocado pear oil is primarily used due to its rich Vitamin D content. The oil penetrates deep into the skin and helps relieve dry and sensitive skin. Avocado oil is usually used as an addition to a massage oil mixture/blend. Avocado oil forms 10% percent of this mixture or blend.

Primrose oil is used to make various massage oil blends. It helps relieve premenstrual symptoms, multiple sclerosis and heart disease. It is also very good for the skin.

Creams And Lotions

Various creams and lotions are used by massage therapists to provide vitamins and nutrients to body. They also help relax the muscles and joints. Massage creams and lotions come in all shapes and sizes. Some are scented, while others are unscented. You can find a huge range of lotions and creams made out of organic ingredients as well.

Biotone Advanced Therapy Massage Lotion is a very good fragrance free hypoallergenic massage gel. It is a very light and non greasy massaging lotion. Another great massage lotion available in the market is the Biotone Deep Tissue Massage Lotion. It is very effective in healing deep tissues, stiff joints and spasms.

Stones

As mentioned above, you can find massage therapies that use unique products like in the case of Hot Stone therapy. This unique therapy uses stones from the river beds. These smooth river rocks are first heated to a comfortable temperature. Then they are placed at the various energy points on the body. The rocks heat up the muscles and then the therapist proceeds to massage the heated muscles. The massage is done using various oils and stones.

According to Hot Stone therapists, the heated rocks draw out the pain and discomfort from the muscles, thereby relaxing them. Well, clients surely feel good after a good Hot Stone massage.

These are some of the common and not so common products used in various massage therapies. I think it is always great to know the products that are being used in your massage therapy. This way you will know the benefits that you would derive from a massage therapy.

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