Aromatherapy for Health Professionals (Price, Aromatherapy for Health Professionals) by Price Len & Price Shirley

Author:Price, Len & Price, Shirley [Price, Len]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Non-Fiction
ISBN: 9780080982533
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences UK
Published: 2011-11-10T11:00:00+00:00

Pain relief (arthritis/rheumatism)

Patients with high levels of pain (after hip, knee or back surgery, or who suffer arthritis, rheumatism or osteoporosis) find it difficult to participate in their daily rehabilitation regime. The application of essential oils on or around the pain area(s) at designated times of the day and night results in a definite decline in the perception of pain and an increase in comfort levels. Compresses can also be applied, followed by warm towels or heat pads, or a bag of frozen peas wrapped in a tea towel if the joints are inflamed. After treatment, the client or carer should be given a lotion containing the relevant oils to apply twice a day to maintain the benefits – the overall effect is not only beneficial, but they respond better to the rehabilitative process and have a speedier recovery (O'Haynes 2010).

For problems such as these, therapists aim to help relieve inflammation and pain, and gentle massage and daily application of a lotion is beneficial. Analgesic and anti-inflammatory essential oils have been found to be helpful: Lavandula angustifolia [lavender], Origanum majorana [sweet marjoram], Rosmarinus officinalis [rosemary], Ocimum basilicum [basil], Citrus limon [lemon], Piper nigrum [black pepper], Zingiber officinale [ginger].

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