I am sure some people have never experienced Post-Covid syndrome or may not even realize it, but this is real! Massage therapy and aromatherapy can help!
I have been dealing with many requests for a massage, reporting that some issues happened after COVID. I could bore you with all my examples or numbers, but I’m sure you can “Google” and find information about it. To describe briefly, one research I found mentions that post-COVID syndrome patients evaluated with symptoms persisted for at least four weeks after initial diagnosis. The data collected showed that the main symptoms and signs of post-COVID syndrome reported by the 29 participants were fatigue (86%) and muscle pain (62%). More than half of the subjects reported having at least three symptoms, with severe functional disability and moderate to severe limitation seen in 48% and 75% of the patients, respectively.
In my practice, I have seen an actual increase in patients looking for a massage to help reduce muscular pain, arthritic joint pain, reduction of range of motion, severe headaches, and a series of other issues.
Also, in recent conversations with other healthcare providers (i.e., Physical therapists, Chiropractors, and my Dental hygienist), they shared the same concerns. There is, for sure, a lot to be discovered about long-term COVID. Most of the affected people and healthcare providers are now facing uncharted waters. I have been trying to read as much as possible from my massage and aromatherapy boards and learning ways to help the affected patients.
Adding aromatherapy to my massage sessions has been helping my patients tremendously by reducing muscular pain and other clinical issues.
My mother always said that when medicine can’t find a cure, turn to nature. She has always enjoyed natural teas, herbs, and ointments. Maybe that is why I love my oils so much. Then if you go a little far back, 1800’s, there is Florence Nightingale. This fantastic nurse believed five points were essential in achieving a healthful house: “pure air, pure water, efficient drainage, cleanliness, and light.” A healthy environment is essential for healing. She stated that “nature alone cures.”
You can visit my website to schedule a massage or massage with aromatherapy, or simply schedule a conference to discuss your aromatherapy needs.
Hope to see you soon!
