Treating tendonitis with aromatherapy oils

With the kind of lifestyle and stressful environment we all live with, it is quite common to experience pain, injury or sprain in one or more parts of the body especially the muscles and tendons. Tendonitis therefore is a common ailment today and finds an excellent and effective cure in aromatherapy oils.

 

Tendonitis is a condition where the long tendons, which are present at the end of the muscle, joining it to the bones of the joint ahead, get strained. It happens due to some external injury, repetitive movements on a daily basis, false exercising regime, pressure or sudden pull during a strenuous activity.

 

It is seen that normally, injury involving the muscles, tendons and ligaments take time to heal. Tendonitis is seen to affect wrists, knees, ankles and elbows in general and the area affected becomes swollen and quite tender. The person experiences great pain and movement becomes difficult.

 

Normally doctors prescribe painkillers and prolonged, if not complete bed rest to the patients. This affects work and many a times the person has to completely abstain from the activity that caused the problem in the first place. However, aromatherapy essential oils prove to be an effective cure in relieving tendonitis pain and aiding in a speedy recovery.

Essential oils are plant essences derived naturally and used for the purpose of healing in various treatments since times immemorial. The reason why aromatherapy essential oils are so extensively used is the fact that these oils have a good tissue penetration power. They are thus quite apt as a cure for muscle injuries, ligament ruptures and tendonitis.

 

There are many essential oils which can be used for muscle and joint ailments. However, narrowing down the array to only those best suited for tendonitis the following are the essential oils which work best for the condition.

 

 

 

·         Always choose the best quality oils for your use.

·         Avoid using oils which have mixed chemicals in them as pure oils are nest for use on injuries.

·         Many essential oils have been graded therapeutically. These are tested oils and are of the best standard.

·         Consult an aromatherapy professional before choosing the oils and learn the method of application as well for best results.
 

With some careful selection and appropriate usage, essential oils and cure one effectively off this painful condition.