It's so tiring to work and take care of the family! Are "local mothers" more prone to shoulder and neck pain? Aromatherapist teaches 4 movements for relief
Family and career are at a loss! Modern women are more likely to suffer from “shoulder and neck discomfort”
Modern women have careers and families to juggle, and it can be said that they have no time to spare. Many people choose to relax their tight muscles through aromatherapy or massage in their free time, reset their pace and return to work. Lolly, an aromatherapist, said that many women do come to receive aromatherapy. Most of the muscles are quite tight. Under the dual pressure of family and work, the shoulders and neck areas are often stiff “like rocks.” .
Lolly aromatherapist said that especially when office workers or new mothers hold their children in the same posture for a long time, which leads to habitual shrugging or hunching of the shoulders, and for those who lower their heads while swiping their mobile phones, the shoulders and neck are prone to tightness, resulting in soreness and numbness in the arms. The situation is serious. There are also many women who lie in bed after work and watch TV dramas. They stay in a single position for a long time. Their muscles do not receive proper metabolism, and they naturally become tight and uncomfortable.
In addition, Lolly aromatherapist pointed out that although exercise has significant benefits in building muscles and relaxing the body and mind, if there is no proper stretching or relaxation after intense exercise, muscles can easily become sore and tight.
Can you do aromatherapy massage at home? Aromatherapist teaches 4 actions to help relax
Lolly aromatherapist said that when young women or mothers come to receive aromatherapy, most of them focus on relaxing their arms, shoulders and neck. The treatment will use essential oils for massage, with gentle push using fists or fingertips. For the shoulders, the focus will be on relaxing the posterior occipital muscles, both sides of the spine and the shoulder corners.
Lolly aromatherapist also urges female friends to do the following stretching activities during their free time or lunch break at work to help move their muscles and relieve discomfort:
Arm extension: With the palm of the hand on top, raise the entire arm forward at 90 degrees; bend the palm down, making it about 90 degrees to the arm; use the other hand to hold the bent palm and exert force inward, hold for 10 seconds and then change hands.
Arm massage: Massage your arms over a large area. You can use essential oils for better results.
Shoulder and neck stretch: Stretch your arms back on both sides and clasp your fingers downward; lift your chest and feel a tightness in your chest, back, shoulders and neck; hold for 10 seconds and then rest.
Occipital bone massage: Use fingertips to massage upwards to relieve shoulder and neck discomfort. The effect is better when paired with gel or essential oil that has a warm feeling.
How to choose essential oils that can best help your shoulders and neck relax? Expert advice: Identifying “2 ingredients” can also protect joints
As for people who want to massage themselves with essential oils or gels at home, which products should they choose for the best results? Lolly aromatherapists emphasize that when choosing essential oils, it is recommended to “smell” them in person before purchasing them. For example, the soft aromas of eucalyptus and chamomile can help relax tense emotions; lemon or sweet orange can enhance vitality. Female friends can also discuss with an aromatherapist or masseur which type is suitable for them.
If you want to relax your body and mind while also taking into account the effect of lubricating joints, you can choose “rubbed” glucosamine gel, or massage through acupressure or oil pressure. Lolly aromatherapist pointed out that this type of gel contains glycosaminoglycans (GAG) and “green-edge mussel” ingredients, and its characteristic is that it can be applied directly to the joints to help relieve pain in time.
Lolly aromatherapist said that the gel is available in cooling and heating types: the cooling gel is added with mint ingredients, which has a calming effect and is suitable for application on joints that are frequently moved, and is also suitable for use after exercise; the cooling gel is also suitable for use after exercise; The sensory type is added with capsaicin to help relieve pain and discomfort in the shoulder and neck areas. People who walk up and down stairs for a long time, are sedentary, or have exercise habits can also protect their joints by supplementing glucosamine.
Finally, Lolly aromatherapists, if you need to buy any health products, be sure to read the label on the outer box to see if the ingredient content and dosage are clearly marked. You can further ask your doctor or pharmacist whether the dosage of the product is sufficient. If you have severe knee discomfort or have suffered major trauma, you should seek medical treatment as soon as possible and do not delay treatment.
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