Sports injuries are usually caused by cold, insufficiently supple muscles and tendons. The best way to prevent sports injuries is therefore to warm up the muscles and tendons thoroughly before doing sport.

Sports injuries such as strains and muscle pain can also be prevented with Australian tea tree oil. Tea tree oil is obtained by distilling the leaves of the tea tree. Tea tree oil is a powerful antiseptic and is used for skin diseases and infections, but also works well for existing muscle injuries or as a prophylactic.

 

Tea tree oil can be rubbed into the relevant areas or the whole body as a preventative or curative measure. Tea tree oil promotes blood circulation and warms the muscles, making them supple.

 

Another method of treating or preventing sports injuries is a full bath with a few drops of tea tree oil emulsified in milk. This is particularly effective against sore muscles and is also generally very relaxing.

 

Rubbing with tea tree oil is also a proven remedy for tendonitis.