Massage with hot stones

Hot stone massage is a classical variant of massage therapy. Flat and smooth heated stones are placed on key body points. The massage therapist may also contain stones and use them to certain areas of the body massage.

The use of hot stones for healing goes back to antiquity, but he is not before massage therapist Arizona Mary Nelson brought his technique of massage with hot stones, called LaStone therapy, hot stone massage using captured on that.

Nelson leads workshops to train other massage therapists in LaStone. LaStone continues to be popular, massage therapists and Spa have also developed their own versions of massage with hot stones, with smooth, heated stones.

Warm stones are generally in basalt, a type of rock that is rich in iron, so that they retain heat. River rocks are usually used because they are so smooth - they have been smoothed over time by the river current.

The stones are immersed in water and heated in an electric heating device, up to what they are in a certain range of temperature. The stones can be placed at specific points on the back, in the Palm of the hand, or between the toes.

The heat warms and relaxes the muscles, which allows the therapist apply pressure more profound, if desired.

The heat of hot stones improves circulation and calms the nervous system.

Some massage stones place of therapists on points which are considered centres of energy of the body to rebalance the body and mind.

Many people find heat hot stones to be comforting and get it for relaxation.

Hot stone massage is adapted to the people who tend to feel chilly or cold feet. It is also suitable for people who have the muscle tension, but prefer a light massage. Heat relaxes muscles, allowing the therapist to work the muscles without using deep pressure.

People also get massage with hot stones for a variety of health conditions:

Pain and back pain
Poor circulation
Osteoarthritis pain and arthritis
Stress, anxiety and tension
Insomnia
Depression

Warm stones are never crude. They are always smooth and flat. Hot stone used on the back are the size of a large egg, only flat.

The stones are heated in an electric furnace provides a reading of the temperature or has an adjustable thermostat control.

The massage therapist still holds the stone before first touch your body, which ensures that the temperature is not too hot. Everyone, however, has their own range of comfort. Don't forget to take the floor if the stones are too hot for you.

Cool marble stones are sometimes used in processing, especially if there is inflammation.

The massage therapist often begins by the application of oil to the body, which allows hot stones glide gently along the muscles. You're lying face down, and massage often then uses the hot stone back massage.

After the hot stones have relaxed muscles, massage can suppress the stones and use his hands to massage directly the skin.

Hot stones can then be placed back on the body and left for a short period of time.

You are then prompted to turn your back. The massage therapist may place small hot stones between your toes or in the Palm of your hand and repeats the sequence.

A typical hot stone massage is between 60 and 90 minutes long and varies between $50 and $190.

Massage is deprecated for some people: people with injuries eruption, or open the disease, infectious skin
Immediately after surgery
Immediately after chemotherapy or radiotherapy, in less than recommended by your doctor
Persons subject to the formation of blood clots. There is a risk of dislodged clots of blood. If you have heart disease, check with your doctor before having a massage
Pregnant women should check with their doctor first if they are planning to get a massage. Massage for pregnant women must be performed by massage therapists who are certified in pregnancy massage.

Massage should not be directly above the bruises, inflamed skin, non-healed injuries, tumors, abdominal hernia or zones of recent fractures.

Do not eat a heavy meal before the massage
If this is your first visit to the clinic or a spa, to arrive at least 10 minutes in advance to complete necessary forms. Otherwise, arrive 5 minutes early so that you can have a few minutes to rest and relax before the massage.

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