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Stone Massage |
Stone MassageStone massage, as the name indicates, utilizes hot stones for the treatment.
Basalt is a volcanic rock that has the potential to maintain and retain heat. These basalt stones are smooth and absorb heat to the highest capacity. Also, referred to as hot stone massage, this treatment helps in removing muscular adhesions. Hot stone massage is costlier than a Swedish massage, due to the long treatment time and procedure.
The basalt stones are sterilized and heated in boiling water at a temperature of 120 to 150 degree. These stones are placed and a Swedish massage is performed.
As the stone cools down, they are replaced by fresh hot ones. It is soothing and rejuvenating. At certain point of the massage, the stones are left hot along the spine, toes or palms. This is invigorating and brings a lot of energy to the individual. Cold stones are sometimes preferred, in case of bruise or injury.
Various kinds of stones of different shapes and sizes are used. Open to the therapist in case of unbearably hot stones. It is better than the traditional massage, due to the fact, that, hot stone massage treats the ailment in a rapid manner. The pressure applied plays a vital role in treatment. Inexperienced therapists might apply more pressure.
An insight into the popularity of the spa, experience of the therapist is important.
La stone therapy uses cooled stone in addition to heated stones to bring back the lost energy. It helps to provide relief from muscle cramps and stiffness and paining joints. Hot and cold stone therapy is the other way by which, la stone therapy is known. This therapy is done with cool sedimentary stones and warm basalt stones.
Hand massages are also performed by la stone therapists. This helps in improving circulation of blood and lymph. La stone therapy makes use of stones heated to high temperatures. The heat ranges from 0 to 140 degree Fahrenheit. This is a self healing process that aids in relaxation to the inner self and relief from physiological ailments.
Hot stones used in this therapy enhance blood and lymph circulation and are refreshing. Damaged tissues, much beneath the skin are also healed. Cold stones relieve inflammation and aids in the blood circulation from inflamed tissues. Alternating treatment of hot and cold stones improvises the circulatory system and results in balance of the body and the mind. The blood and oxygen exchange, happening during the massage therapy is obvious by the change in the individual’s temperature and pulse.
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