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Top 5 Carrier Oils for Joint Pain Relief

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Learn how to use the best carrier oils for joint pain relief at home.

Learn how to use the best carrier oils for joint pain relief at home. </

What is Joint Pain?

Most of us today suffer from chronic joint pain brought about by long-term inflammation, autoimmune disease, dormant lifestyle and degenerative diseases such as osteoarthritis.

Joint pain, especially if it is in only one joint, may also be caused by temporary factors such as trauma or injury to the site.

Whether your joint pain is chronic or temporary, natural remedies such as carrier oils have a lot to offer.

Top 5 Carrier Oils for Joint Pain

Here are the best carrier oils that you can use for easing pain in the joints. Continue reading further to learn how to use these oils to treat your joint pain.

  1. Fractionated coconut oil (where to get it)
  2. Olive oil (where to get it)
  3. Sesame oil (where to get it)
  4. Sweet almond oil (where to get it)
  5. Apricot kernel oil (where to get it)

How to Use Carrier Oils for Joint Pain

Now that you know what carrier oils to use, let’s look at the best way to actually use it to relieve the pain!

The best way to use carrier oils for joint pain is via massage. You can ask your partner or a friend to help you massage your joints, or you can do self-massage, if possible. This can be done in the comfort of your own home.

Here is a potent recipe for DIY Massage Oil for Joint Pain Relief that you can prepare and use:

What you need:

Ingredients:

  • In a amber bottle, large mason jar or any other container that can hold at least 250g, pour in all your carefully measured ingredients. Use a funnel for easy transfer of the carrier oil.
  • Now use a glass rod or the back of a sterile stainless steel spoon to gently stir the contents of your jar.
  • Your joint pain relief oil is now ready for use!
  • Apply the oil using clean fingers and palms over the joints. Using appropriate pressure, massage the area for 5 – 10 minutes at least twice a day.
  • Store your oil away from sunlight.

Other Natural Remedies for Joint Pain

  • Ginger tea: Ginger is one of the most powerful anti-inflammatory medicinal roots known to man and it has been used for thousands of years. Steep 2 tablespoons of grated fresh ginger in 1 liter of drinking water and sip this throughout the day for joint pain relief.
  • Turmeric capsules: Turmeric is a dried root that is powdered and available in capsule form. It is a bright yellow herb that has exceptional pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory properties that work wonders for the joints.
  • Hot baths: Whether your joint pain is temporary or chronic, a hot bath does wonders for joint pain relief. Fill your tub with warm water and add in 25 drops of lavender essential oil and 1 cup of Epsom salt. Soak once a week for best results.
  • Gentle exercise: Exercise may be the last thing on your list when dealing with pain, but there is no doubt that body movement is highly helpful to release tight muscles and stiff joints. Gentle stretches, yoga and walking on a daily basis can help relieve joint pain.

How do you cope with joint pain? Do you have any favorite carrier oils for joint pain relief? Share your knowledge in the comments below.