Aromatherapy has a special significance in sports massage. It enhances the benefits and promotes well-being. Here is a list of the essential oils beneficial in sports massage.

Before the Event

For Stimulation: juniper, eucalyptus and rosemary.
For supple, toned muscles: black pepper, ginger, rosemary, lavender, cypress, juniper, peppermint, grapefruit and orange.
To aid a good and strong respiratory system for aerobics: eucalyptus, peppermint, rosemary and geranium.
To aid mental preparation before a competition: a blend of rosemary, lemon, lavender and chamomile.
To promote good circulation - rose and palmarosa.

After the Event

To soothe and prevent aching muscles - eucalyptus, ginger and peppermint.
To eliminate stress following a competition - lemon, nutmeg, clary sage and orange.

To Prepare the Oil for Massage

Pour the equivalent of two teaspoonfuls of pure vegetable oil into a bowl. This is the base oil and can be any oil such as coconut, apricot kernel, jojoba or sweet almond.
Very carefully add one, or two drops of essential oil and mix together.

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