Massage and castor oil

[tmented]

Hi everyone,
I just wanted to ask about the Castor oil...Is it just that Castor oil has anti inflamitory properties that Paul uses it?

I have Emu oil and was thinking of trying that or a product called Elmore oil which is actually a blend of several different oils and it is great for both before or after a workout...

I have to say that using a combination of these oils when I first started martial arts was one of the main home remedies I used to be able to work out every second day... when I first started I would train on Monday and I was sooooo stiff the next day I could hardly move...I started using Elmore oil and it helped heaps...I have maintained an every second day training schedule for over 3 years now dropped 25 kg and I dont get anywhere near as stiff as I used to...
So when working on the Massage does it need to be castor oil or could the above substitutes be used?

thanks

Lisa

[Dave tkd]

Hi Lisa,
Well to be honest i'm not sure. I guess the only way to find out is to try both and see what works best for you. If Elmore oil stops or limits aching then thats great. have you tried stretching one leg with oil and one without to see if it offers any improvement? How about one in Elmore and one in castor?
dave