What is Hot Stone Massage Therapy? Hot Stone Massage Therapy is a luxurious and beneficial therapy that uses warm basalt stones to massage your body. Other warm stones may be placed on energy chakras or on areas of tension to allow the heat to penetrate deeply into the tissues. Hot Stone Massage Therapy is deeply relaxing and is frequently offered in spas and health clubs. It tends to be a little more pricey due to the extra work involved with preparing the stones. Sessions typically last from 60 to 90 minutes. A common question people have is whether to get hot stone massage vs Swedish massage or a regular massage. Some people find the warmth of the hot stones to be comforting and get this type of massage for relaxation. Hot stone massage is suited to people who tend to feel chilly or who have cold feet. Its also suited for people who have muscle tension but prefer a lighter massage. The heat relaxes muscles, allowing the therapist to work the muscles without using deep pressure. What are the Benefits of Hot Stone Massage Therapy? Relaxes and sedates Helps alleviate insomnia Eases menstrual cramps and associated lower backache Relieves tension headaches Eases osteoarthritis and arthritis pain Releases tension from chronically tight muscles and relieves muscle spasm, aches and pains Allows the therapist to work more deeply into your already relaxed muscles Increases circulation of blood and lymph, detoxifies and promotes healing Promotes a spiritual feeling of being grounded, or connected with earth energy Tips for Your Hot Stone Massage -Dont eat a heavy meal right before your massage. You may get nauseous. -Be sure to drink plenty of fluids after your massage. Your will be more dehydrated than usual after a Hot Stone Massage. As always your body needs extra fluid to help eliminate toxins and cellular waste flushed out by the massage. -Hot Stone Massage Therapy can be very sedating. If you suffer from insomnia, a session in the evening before bed...
Posted on: Fri, 22 Aug 2014 15:40:06 +0000
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