Oils / Aromatherapy tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-1250480 2008-07-10T09:25:32-07:00 Tools and products used by massage professionals. TypePad Essential Oils for Pain Relief, Part 2 tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-14120 2009-11-01T12:00:32-07:00 2009-11-01T12:00:07-07:00 Essential oils that treat the nervous system and bring down swelling may be only part of the picture when dealing with pain relief. Joint pain and muscle injury or chronic stiffness may also require bringing more circulation into the area and removing toxins. Essential oils that are considered detoxifiers and rubefacients and are known for their anti-rheumatic effects can boost even the best massage technique and help provide lasting relief. Part two explores the use of anti-rheumatic, detoxifying and rubefacient essences. By Shellie Enteen, BA, LMT Essential oils that treat the nervous system and bring down swelling may be only part of the picture when dealing with pain relief. Joint pain and muscle injury or chronic stiffness may also require bringing more circulation into the area and removing toxins. Essential oils that are considered detoxifiers and rubefacients and are known for their anti-rheumatic effects can boost even the best massage technique and help provide lasting relief. Part two explores the use of anti-rheumatic, detoxifying and rubefacient essences.