Stone massage is a massage with the uses of heated stones. They are often basalt, a black volcanic work that absorbs and emits heat very well. It is deep healing and relaxes form of massage. It can help to release the tight muscles. Usually, stones are heated up to 120 and 150 degree water by massage therapists. The hot stones are never rough. They are flat and smooth. Stone massage involves hot stone massage and cold stone massage. The therapist may be placed the heated stones in specific areas on the back, along the spine or, in palms of the hand and between the toes. It is used to increase the flow of energy in the body.
Hot stone massage was invented in 1993 by Mary Hannigas, a native of Tuscon Arizone. A hot stone massage is more expensive. The massage therapist uses many stones of various shapes and sizes. A hot stones helps to release the muscles very quickly than any other massages. It will help to expand the blood vessels, pushing blood and unwanted waste materials through the body.
Stone massage is reliable to alleviate muscular aches, pains, sprains, strains, poor circulation, rheumatic and arthritic conditions, fibromyalgia, back pain, stress, anxiety, tension, insomnia and depression. It will also help to calm the nervous system. Stone massage can be incorporated in to aromatherapy with the uses of essential oil and vegetable oil. Adding aromatherapy to hot stone treatment is simple and has an amazing effect that enhances physical well-being. A typical hot massage lasts about 60 to 90 minutes. Stone massage is not recommended for certain person who is having infectious skin disease, rash or open wounds, , immediately after surgery and pregnant women. Massage should not be done directly over inflamed skin, tumors, unhealed wounds and fractures.
Cold stone massage is usually done due to inflammation. The therapist may be placed cold crystals mainly on the back. It helps to refresh the body. These stones are kept at room temperature; in contrast to the hot stones. The benefits of cold stone massage are used to refresh and stimulates the mind. It also helps to relieve sinuses. It soothes irritation and cools down the body on a warm day. Alternating hot and cold stones help every cell in the body to relieve more oxygen and nutrients.