How To Use Minyak Tapil For Back Pain

Minyak Tapil Cap Wanita, produced by Sari Tani Desa Sdn. Bhd. under registration number MAL20013386X, is a warming massage oil commonly used for back and waist pain. Here is how to use it properly.

Step by step

1. Clean and dry the skin. The oil absorbs better on clean, dry skin.
2. Pour only a small amount. About the size of a fifty-sen coin is enough for the whole lower back.
3. Rub your palms until warm. This softens the oil and avoids a cold shock on the skin.
4. Apply to the painful area. Start from the centre of the spine and work outwards.
5. Massage in circles for 5–10 minutes. Use your palms, not fingertips. Moderate pressure is enough.
6. Cover up and rest. The warmth lasts longer when the area is covered with cloth.

When is the best time to apply it?

After a warm shower and before bed. Warm water opens the blood vessels at the skin, so the warmth from Methyl Salicylate and Camphor is felt sooner. Applying it before sleep gives the muscle time to relax undisturbed.

How often can it be used?

Two to three times a day as needed. There is no added benefit to applying it more often than that, and some people's skin turns red if too much is applied.

When should you stop and see a doctor?

Stop using it and seek medical advice if your back pain comes with any of the following: numbness or weakness in the legs, difficulty controlling your bladder or bowels, fever, or pain that persists unchanged for more than two weeks. Massage oil relieves muscle; it is not a treatment for nerve or spinal problems.

If your pain sits lower and started after lifting something heavy, see waist pain after heavy work.

Safety reminders

• For external use only — must not be swallowed.
• Not suitable for children under 2 years old.
• Do not apply to open wounds or broken skin.
• Avoid contact with the eyes. Wash hands after use.
• Store in a dry place below 30°C.