| Everyone, at some point in their lives, would have | | | | fingertips and massage in circular movements over |
| experienced stress and gone through the torment | | | | the scalp and temples. |
| brought by it. The question is, HOW do you know | | | | For tension headaches and migraine: Massage from |
| you are under stress? | | | | the base of the neck and scalp for a few moments, |
| One of the most common symptoms portrayed by | | | | using effleurage strokes firmly, with oil on the |
| stress would be physical ache. Some may face | | | | fingertips. |
| persisting headaches while others undergo soreness | | | | Neck massage: Work around the base of the neck |
| in shoulders, backs or even the whole body. Usually, | | | | and the scalp, use small upward and outward circular |
| these aches would last for a few days, depending on | | | | movements. Move slowly upwards and downwards |
| the level of stress built up. So HOW do you alleviate | | | | and around the sides of the neck, alternating firm and |
| stress? In the following paragraphs, I will be | | | | gentle movements. |
| discussing on how various applications of | | | | Shoulder massage: Use anti-clockwise effleurage |
| aromatherapy can aid in lightening the tension level. | | | | movements, stroke firmly from shoulders to neck. |
| Bathing and showering | | | | Arm massage: Use effleurage and petrissage |
| Soak yourself in the tub with the following | | | | upwards in the direction of the armpit, concentrating |
| recommended essential oils and enjoy the peaceful | | | | on muscular and fatty areas. Avoid bony areas. |
| moments, allowing you to rest at ease. | | | | Back massage: Evading the vertebrae, use gentle or |
| Inhalation | | | | firm petrissage or effleurage technique. Stroke all the |
| Light the essential oils and experience the therapeutic | | | | way from the lumbar to the shoulders, move the |
| effects brought by the aroma. | | | | hands outwards across the shoulders and return |
| Massage | | | | slowly down the outer area of the back. Repeat this |
| Head massage: Apply a little essential oil in the | | | | movement to induce deep relaxation. |