Bruising and Muscle Pain
Emu oil appears to provide significant benefit to recent bruising and muscle pain where the injury is relatively superficial. The treatment being the massage and compress combination previously described. Similarly, sports related muscle strains have been significantly reduced with a post-exercise emu oil massage. Some trainers and masseurs are using this in preference to other oils, again indicating a superior anti-inflammatory action over commonly used embrocation.
Joints
The benefit of emu oil on joints to reduce pain, swelling and stiffness is most evident where the joint is close to the skin surface, such as hands, feet, knees and elbows. Deep joints such as the hip do not appear to respond. Stiff joints, particularly as seen in hands, is one area where massaging emu oil is of considerable benefit. The method used is to massage oil two or three times a day into the painful area .
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Since arthritis is associated with inflammation, topically applying Emu oil may help in the reduction of that inflammation. These pain relief aids incorporate Emu oil as a carrier oil to help bring other substances deep into the dermis where relief is needed.
Conclusion
Emu Oil is recommended for the relief of arthritis and muscular aches and pains. Previous studies have demonstrated the anti-inflammatory effects of emu oil on a variety of ailments and shown that it may reduce the swelling and inflammation and increase joint mobility . Emu oil also has the ability to readily cross the skin barrier so that when it is rubbed into sore muscles and joints the anti-inflammatory factors in the oil rapidly reach the targeted areas. Used for centuries by the original inhabitants of Australia, emu oil has reached a point of usage where proper clinical studies need to be done to determine its true place in the medical armamentarium.