Relax With A Spa Neck Wrap

By Linda Ruiz


After dealing with the pressures and strains of work, family and life in general, a body starts to show the physical signs of stress. These can manifest themselves in various such as headaches, muscle pains, fatigue and other discomforts. Partaking of such treatments like an aromatherapy based spa neck wrap session, heated stone therapy, deep tissue massage or acupuncture can go a long way towards achieving relaxation.

There are many ways, such as meditation and yoga, in which a person may find stress relief and enable themselves to more efficiently relax. A professional massage or an acupuncture session performed by a trained and experienced therapist are also quite effective forms of managing not only emotional pressures, but physical pains as well. Heat, ice and aromatic treatments are simple methods done in many spas but can easily be replicated elsewhere.

Aromatherapy is a technique in which one uses certain smells to trigger various emotions in a individual, or to influence their mood. The most effective results are achieved by eliciting the fragrances from natural substances like sage, roses, lavender and herbs and spices with strong aromatic properties. The right scents can be most comforting to the mind and the soul.

The application of hot or cold to the body is a common therapeutic practice that has been proven effective for relieving tension and soothing sore muscles. As the temperatures penetrate the tissues, they dull pain and cause tight spots to relax. Individuals with stress concerns, intense body aches or who are taking physical therapy after an injury or operation use this method often.

While intense temperatures and aromatherapy are great techniques individually, together they are even more effective. Products that combine these two methods are quite popular with sports doctors, physical therapists and relaxation specialists. They are also commercially available, making it simple for people to enjoy their soothing properties and reap the health benefits from the comfort of their home, office or anywhere the need arises.

Soft, flexible tubular or horseshoe shaped hollow formations are the most commonly used delivery method for this therapy. Made of breathable fabrics, the casings are filled with temperature retaining substances such as buckwheat hulls, wheat pods, or flax and grape seeds. Aromatic herbs, spices and plants, including rosemary, sage, roses and lavender are often added so that they can release their pleasant and relaxing fragrances.

Different blends of herbs, spices and plant products will create a variety of soothing scents to please a range of olfactory preferences or to elicit a particular state of relaxation. Placing the cloth form in the microwave or refrigerator for a particular amount of time will allow the substances inside to absorb the temperature and slowly release it into the muscles on which the sack is placed. As the heat or coolness is expunged, so are the soothing aromas.

Though commonly wrapped around the base of the skull and left to lie against the back and across the shoulders, these aromatic, deep penetrating products are useful on knees, elbows and ankles as well. Their soothing therapy is effective for muscle cramps, tension, insomnia and both the physical and emotional signs of stress. The rejuvenating properties are as great for the mind as they are for the body, helping the individual to relax completely.




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