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Aromatherapy to Get Rid of Backache

May 12, 2009


Aromatherapy is fast gaining popularity in today’s world due to its curative powers. While some choose to use it in conjunction with other conventional medications; others simply have faith in it and solely depend on it to cure them. Every individual as suffered from backache in his life; either chronic or sudden. Aromatherapy is known to cure the symptoms of the ache and get rid of the ache itself.

To cure this ache you can either choose to massage the essential oils onto your back, use it as a dilute in your bath or use it in a diffuser. Backaches are caused either due to stress, bad posture or excessive strain on your back. Each reason has a different method of administering aromatherapy to cure the ache.

If the pain is due to excessive strain or pressure on your back or stress and anxiety then the best way to administer the aromatherapy is by either massaging the essential oils into your skin on your back or diluting it in your bath water. The best oils to help you to reduce stress are lavender, chamomile, peppermint and rose oil. If you are adding it to your bath then ylang ylang will be the best option.

If you choose to use the oil in a diffuser then you can either use an electric diffuser or a conventional candle burner. In this method you must use vanilla oil to help to relieve the pain. Breathe in the aroma to help to cure the pains that you experience.

Another way to administer aromatherapy to cure a back ache is to use incense sticks or powder. If you are using it in the powder form the sandalwood is a good option. Burn a few pieces of coal and add the powder to it. Keep the burning pot of coal in the room that you are in and breathe the aroma. You will be relieved of your pain in a few minutes.


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