How to Massage Arms and Hands — 3 Techniques Video

By Caryn Gehlmann

For many of us, there’s nothing quite as relaxing as a massage. However, it’s not always feasible to get a weekly massage (especially now during the pandemic). So if you know how to massage arms and hands yourself, you can experience the relaxing benefits of aromatherapy massage anytime you need some stress relief. After all, a research study says the benefits of a hand massage can include less anxiety, a better mood, improved sleep, and more!

For an even more relaxing and calming experience, consider adding essential oils to your arms and hands massage routine. You can either diffuse essential oils during your session, or you can use one of e3’s aromatherapy lotions to massage into the area where you’re trying to ease symptoms.

Especially if you have serious pain, we recommend you speak to your doctor, physical therapist, or massage therapist about specific massage techniques, before you begin our suggested techniques for how to massage arms and hands. For example, hand massage isn’t recommended when you have open wounds, fractures, broken bones, or skin irritation such as rashes.

3 Hand & Arm Massage Techniques You Can Do Yourself

Enjoy this short video as we walk you through 3 Hand & Arm Massage Techniques You Can Do Yourself. (We’d love a thumbs up on YouTube if you like it!)

For more ideas on how to massage arms and hands, we found this article on Healthline to be very helpful.

A little bit more about your massage lotion options…

Massage therapists love e3’s line of massage lotion since it’s an all-natural, junk-free product that provides the right amount of glide, yet penetrates quickly enough to facilitate deep tissue work, making it a versatile lotion for a variety of bodywork modalities. But you don’t have to be a massage therapist to enjoy this lotion! Whether you’re using it for self-massage or to hydrate your skin, you’ll find it’s quickly absorbed, and leaves your skin feeling soft, instead of oily.

You have three options with Scents of Comfort massage lotion:

REST (unscented)
Recommended when you prefer a fragrance-free option, or want to add your own essential oils to create your own blend.

RELIEF
Recommended when suffering from overworked or sore muscles and joints. This lotion contains essential oils known for their analgesic, antispasmodic, and circulatory enhancing properties.

RELAX
Recommended when you’re looking for a soothing and calming experience. The essential oils used in this lotion promote deeper, more relaxed breathing and eases muscle tension.

If you want to try all three lotions, they come in a 2-ounce travel size option, or if you already know which lotion is your favorite, you can get the 8-ounce or half-gallon size. Psst… Some of our customers use it on their feet, hands, face, and even hair — good thing a little goes a long way!

Let us know if learning how to massage arms and hands with aromatherapy techniques was helpful. We love your feedback and any suggestions for topics that interest you. And if you’d like to learn more about how to create your own blends of essential oils, download our free guide and we’ll walk you through it.