Spa Neck Wrap Stress Relief

By Linda Ruiz


The responsibilities of life, family and work can create intense pressures that may cause an individual to experience physical manifestations of stress. Sometimes these symptoms show up as body discomforts, fatigue, headaches and muscle pains. Treatments such as acupuncture, deep tissue massage, hot stone therapy or the application of an aromatic spa neck wrap are some of the more common ways one may seek relief.

Yoga and meditation are two very calming techniques that an individual may use to ease their stress and attempt to relax. To address the emotional strains by alleviating the physical symptoms, one may opt to hire a certified massage therapist or a trained professional acupuncturist to get to the root of the tension. Aromatic therapies, and temperature controlled compresses are treatments that can be done both in an office or at home.

Aromatherapy is the practice of using different smells to affect an individual's moods or alter their feelings. The effects are much more noticeable when the scents are emanating from natural substances such as dried lavender, sage and other fragrant herbs and spices. The right combination can calm the mind and soothe the soul.

A very common method used to relieve tension and soreness in the muscles is the direct application of cold or heat. Tightness relaxes and pain dulls as the temperatures penetrate the skin and seep deep into the tissues. Physical rehabilitation centers, sports doctors and spas often utilize this technique for clients and patients recovering from injuries or surgeries.

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.

This therapy is usually applied through the use of flexible horseshoe or tubular shaped forms. The hollow cloth housings are filled with temperature retaining substances such as grape or flax seed, wheat and buckwheat hulls for natural delivery. They also often include herbs, spices and fragrant plants like roses, lavender, rosemary and sage, which release soothing scents when heated, cooled or pressed.

To incite certain feelings or to encourage a particular mood, carefully constructed blends of spices, herbs and plants are mixed together to please the olfactory senses and inducing relaxation. Placing the compress in the freezer overnight or in the microwave for a couple of minutes allow the temperature to be absorbed into the filler substances so that it can be released into the body slowly for up to an hour. The hot and cold carry the aromas with them as they leave the bulk matter.

Designed to be draped around the skull's base so that it sits on the upper back and rests on the shoulders, these products can also be used on the elbows, ankles, wrists and knees. The mixing of soothing smells with hot or cold sensations can effectively reduce tension, muscle cramps, relieve insomnia and alleviate the physical and emotional symptoms of stress. The individual experiences rejuvenation and relaxation.




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