HOT STONE MASSAGE

Hot stone massage is therapy of classic massage with variation flat stones heated smooth that be placed on key points of body.

The hot stones that used are usually made of basalt, a type of rock that is rich in iron, so basalt can retain heat. River rocks are normally can used for hot stone massage because so smooth.

Principle therapy of hot stone massage is to remove positive energy from therapist through hot stone to body of client so that obtaining result that be expected. The stones immersed in water and be heated in an electric heating device until reaching certain temperature.
The stones can be placed at specific points on the back, in the palms, or between the toes. The warmth of the hot stones improves circulation and calms the nervous system. Therapists can place hot stones on points that are thought to be energy centers of the body to rebalance the body and mind.

The effect of therapy from hot stone massage for a variety of health conditions such as :

• Back pain and aches
• Poor circulation
• Osteoarthritis and arthritis pain
• Stress, anxiety and tension
• Insomnia
• Depression

Therapy of hot stone massage is not recommended for certain people :

• People with infectious skin disease, rash, or open wounds.
• Immediately after surgery.
• Immediately after chemotherapy or radiation, unless recommended by your doctor.
• People prone to blood clots.
• Pregnant women because massage in pregnant women should be done by massage therapists who are certified in pregnancy massage.
• Massage should not be done directly over bruises, inflamed skin, unhealed wounds, tumors, abdominal hernia, or areas of recent fractures.
• Stone massage is not advisable for a person who has diabetes because in this type of massage, the skin will be subjected to heat and friction so the skin is prone to bruises or mild burns from the hot stone massage, and will need time prolong for healing.
• People with high blood pressure should not undergo hot stone massage because the stones be heated between 120 to 155 degrees for 15 to 55 minutes, so blood pressure will be rises when there are temperature rises.

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