Comments on: How many types of compesses are there in aromatherapy? http://themassage.net/aromatherapy-massage/how-many-types-of-compesses-are-there-in-aromatherapy/ Revive Yourself with Austin Massage Therapy Today! Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:43:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Jane http://themassage.net/aromatherapy-massage/how-many-types-of-compesses-are-there-in-aromatherapy/comment-page-1/#comment-144 Jane Mon, 15 Mar 2010 06:06:53 +0000 http://themassage.net/aromatherapy-massage/how-many-types-of-compesses-are-there-in-aromatherapy/#comment-144 A compress is a very basic form of treatment which entails the folding of a piece of material, bandage or small towel, into a pad by wetting it and applying it to the areas to be treated. HOT : Hot compresses are used to treat old injuries, muscle pain, rheumatic pain, menstrual cramps, boils, and toothache. COLD: Cold compresses are used for new sprains, bruising, swelling and inflammation, fever and headaches. I think your question is as simple as you think, you could go on to explain how to make a hot and cold compress as well as what oils you would use for your choice of application. Cheers. A compress is a very basic form of treatment which entails the folding of a piece of material, bandage or small towel, into a pad by wetting it and applying it to the areas to be treated.

HOT : Hot compresses are used to treat old injuries, muscle pain, rheumatic pain, menstrual cramps, boils, and toothache.

COLD: Cold compresses are used for new sprains, bruising, swelling and inflammation, fever and headaches.

I think your question is as simple as you think, you could go on to explain how to make a hot and cold compress as well as what oils you would use for your choice of application.

Cheers.

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