The use of hot stones in healing therapy may date back thousands of years, but the practice has resurfaced in recent years and is quickly gaining popularity. The list of benefits, especially the deep relaxation experienced, is making it a highly sought after massage technique in spas and therapy studios all over the world.
The modern method of hot stone massage is generally accredited to Arizona massage therapist Mary Nelson, who incorporated Native American practices, Zen Buddhist philosophy and cultural traditions of East Polynesia. Hot stones, usually no larger than an egg and made of smooth basalt, are massaged or placed on different points on the body. Sometimes marble cold stones are also used.
Alternating hot and cold stones on the body give rise to deep tissue sedation or stimulation, resulting in relief of many chronic or acute symptoms, not to mention deep relaxation. The heated stones bring oxygen-rich blood to the area of application, increasing lymph flow and metabolism, while cold stones reduce inflammation, congestion and blockages. By the end of a treatment, patients report a state of deep meditative relaxation.
The therapeutic benefits of hot stone massage are many, and it is described as an ideal treatment for conditions such as muscle pain, arthritis and osteoarthritis, tension, stress and anxiety, insomnia, and poor circulation, just to name a few. It should be noted, however, that pregnant women, people who have recently undergone serious medical treatment, and people prone to blood clots are at risk of certain complications with this form of therapy, should consult their medical practitioner before any treatment.
With the range of hot stone massage techniques now being taught, it is possible for massage therapists to offer it to patients in a matter of days although time and practice always improve a therapist’s service. The ideal types of hot and cold massage stones, both hand-shaped and natural stone, are available from BestMassage.co.uk. Other offers include Hot Stone Warmers and high-value package deals, giving both new and experienced therapists who use this exciting method great value options.
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