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What Is a Hot Stone Massage?
Simply put it, Hot Stone Massage is a type of massage that use heated stones to relax your body. To experience the best of this type of massage, you must choose the right therapist. Chose a massage therapist that is specialize or trained on hot stone massage. Massage therapists must be licensed or certified before practicing hot stone massage. Therapists will then enroll in a stone massage certificate program. You don’t want to end up burning your skin, do you? You may ask spa staff for a therapist that is skilled on handling hot stone massage or you can ask directly a therapist how trained him or her is on handling hot stone massage.
How is a Hot Stone Massage done? As you lay face down, the therapist massages your body with the traditional Swedish massage. Then, the therapist will start to massage your back with heated stones. Heating stones varies depending on the spa where you intend to go. One way of heating a stone is by using a slow cooker, but this is not highly recommended. The Spa-Pro Massage Stone Heater is the most popular heater used for hot stone massage. It has an adjustable temperature control that allows the therapist to adjust heat temperature for a safe massage. Working at a temperature between 120 degrees Fahrenheit and 130 degrees Fahrenheit is best for hot stone massage. The therapist may massage you in long stroke motion, circular movements, tapping, vibration or kneading. Some stones may be placed along your spine, palms or on your feet and toes. For bigger muscles, therapist may put bigger stones while smaller stones for smaller muscles. As the stones cools, the therapist replaces it with another heated stones. You can speak up if the stones are too warm for you to handle.
The stones used in Hot Stone massage are usually basalt, a volcanic rock that retains heat and has been smoothed by natural forces. Sedimentary rocks can also be used. These are the type of rocks that are formed as eroded earth layers on top of each other and the pressure slowly turns the earth into rock. One should choose a heavier stones for better heat conductivity. Stone shape is also important. Stones must fit the body’s natural contour. It should be smooth and polished and the size as well as weight must be comfortable for the client.
Hot stone massage helps blood flow as it warms an affected area. It may also boost immunity and reduce chronic stress and tension created by strained muscles. As your muscle relax, hot stone massage helps arthritis and osteoarthritis pain fade away. It may also help relieve depression and insomnia.
Hot stone massage is good for everyone except for those who has the following:
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How is a Hot Stone Massage done? As you lay face down, the therapist massages your body with the traditional Swedish massage. Then, the therapist will start to massage your back with heated stones. Heating stones varies depending on the spa where you intend to go. One way of heating a stone is by using a slow cooker, but this is not highly recommended. The Spa-Pro Massage Stone Heater is the most popular heater used for hot stone massage. It has an adjustable temperature control that allows the therapist to adjust heat temperature for a safe massage. Working at a temperature between 120 degrees Fahrenheit and 130 degrees Fahrenheit is best for hot stone massage. The therapist may massage you in long stroke motion, circular movements, tapping, vibration or kneading. Some stones may be placed along your spine, palms or on your feet and toes. For bigger muscles, therapist may put bigger stones while smaller stones for smaller muscles. As the stones cools, the therapist replaces it with another heated stones. You can speak up if the stones are too warm for you to handle.
The stones used in Hot Stone massage are usually basalt, a volcanic rock that retains heat and has been smoothed by natural forces. Sedimentary rocks can also be used. These are the type of rocks that are formed as eroded earth layers on top of each other and the pressure slowly turns the earth into rock. One should choose a heavier stones for better heat conductivity. Stone shape is also important. Stones must fit the body’s natural contour. It should be smooth and polished and the size as well as weight must be comfortable for the client.
Hot stone massage helps blood flow as it warms an affected area. It may also boost immunity and reduce chronic stress and tension created by strained muscles. As your muscle relax, hot stone massage helps arthritis and osteoarthritis pain fade away. It may also help relieve depression and insomnia.
Hot stone massage is good for everyone except for those who has the following:
- Diabetes
- High Blood Pressure
- Pregnant
- Menopausal
- Bleeding Disorder
- Sunburn
- Open Wounds
- Surgery taken in the last 6 weeks
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