S I Joint & Aromatherapy

[queenbk04]

I have a client who is suffering with her sacro-illiac joint, her physio has confirmed the weakness & given exercises to aid recovery & also suggested massage would benefit. Am wondering, aside the appropriate oils for anti-inflam (chamomile/rose) & aches & pains (ginger/marjoram) purposes, if there was anything I could offer via Aromatherapy that would help? Thankyou, any recommended blends?

 

[supbludawg]

I have a similar problem with sacro-iliac joint and also facet joints. I tend to use different combinations of rosemary, ginger, black pepper, marjoram, clove and peppermint.

Peppermint, particularly is very good for pain and can be used neat over the area during a massage (just be sure to wash your hands if you don't want to use it during the rest of the treatment). I also use a combination of some of the above oils in the bath, depending on whether my bath is in the morning or evening.

Lesley

 

[Theholysan]

Thanks for your advice Lesley, will remember that blend.
Lis.

 

[dvehuumfidsigjemj]

Vetiver is excellent for low back pain. Turmeric and German chamomile also have an excellent affinity with the joints as does eucalyptus. Not sure I would blend them all together though!!

 

[Serendipity2]

I can confirm that Rosemary is excellent for back pain. I was recommended it by folk here, for inclusion in my bath. Another suggestion was Ylang Ylang - but I haven't felt the effect as strongly as the Rosemary. Can I say, as an aside, that when I was particularly distressed by the back-pain I mixed 3 drops Clary Sage (for my mood), 3 drops of Rosemary, and 1 drop lavender with half a teaspoon of oil and 2 tablespoons of aloe vera gel - and rubbed it all over my body. These are things you could perhaps suggest that your client try herself?