Rejuvenate Yourself And Fight Pain By Way Of A Fun, Relaxing Hot Stone Massage

Hot stone massage therapy - the strategic placement of heated rocks on key points

of your body - is a variation of traditional massage and has been proven to ease tension, eliminate muscle stiffness and improve circulation. The key points targeted with hot stone massage are located in the toes, back and hand, and the temporary placement of heated rocks on these areas relaxes the muscles in preparation for deeper pressure by your massage therapist.

Hot stone massage therapy provides the ultimate in relaxing and healing massage. After the proper amount of time, the stones are removed and used by the massage therapist to continue rubbing them over your muscles. During a hot stone massage, the therapist is able to apply more deliberate pressure because the stones have been relaxed by the heat. The points where the therapist places the rocks is very important, as they are the thought to be the energy replenishment areas of the body where the body and mind are realigned.

Hot stone massage therapy is gaining popularity for its ability to provide deeper muscle and tissue relaxation, which in turn releases more potentially harmful toxins and improves circulation. Hot stone massage therapy has also been used successfully in the treatment of symptoms related to:

Aches and pains in the muscles;

Pain located in the back;

Symptoms related to anxiety and stress;

Conditions brought on by arthritis;

The effects of Fibromyalgia;

The annoying effects of insomnia;

Symptoms resulting from depression.

So what types of rocks are used in stone massage therapy? The river rocks used in stone massage therapy have been made smooth by the current of the river over time. Made of basalt, they are rich in iron so they retain heat. After being immersed in water, they are placed in a device that heats them to the proper temperature.

Stone massage therapy continues to grow in popularity - especially in these trying times - among those suffering from the effects of stress. It is especially popular among those who want the benefits of a deeper massage delivered with a lighter stroke.

The rocks used in hot stone massage therapy are about the size of an egg, but are flat and smooth. The temperature is carefully calculated and monitored by your massage therapist to insure the ultimate in relaxation.

So what is the procedure utilized during a hot stone massage? After lying face down on the massage table, the therapist often begins by applying oil to the skin to aid in the movement of the rocks over your skin. He then rubs the hot stones over your body to relax the muscles, after which he will either use the rocks to continue the hot stone massage before asking you to turn onto your back to apply the stones in your hands and between your toes.

People should not engage in hot massage therapy if they have open wounds or rashes, are currently engaged in chemotherapy or are knows to be prone to blood clots. And if you are pregnant, as with any other procedure, you should contact your personal doctor before beginning any massage program.

by: Jasmine Beach

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