Healing Touch

A hot stone massage session is believed to promote relaxation, improve circulation, increase bodily energy and provide deeper massage than traditional massage techniques. There are variety of forms that offer in most spas. These hot stone massage types range from general massage to massage of specific areas.

Warmed basalt stones are used for a hot stone massage because it is said to be deeply relaxing form of massage. The heat from the rocks is believed to help release muscle tension. The techniques are like the Swedish massage but the basalt stones are used instead of fingers.

Hot stones for foot massage use basalt stones and the techniques are also the same with the general hot stone massage. The heat coming from the stones are relaxing and help to improve the flow of circulation in your feet and legs. This technique is also applicable for the hot stone back massage. In general hot stone massage, it focuses on the entire body, while hot stone back massage is primarily focused on your back. The heat allows the therapist to massage deeper with less pressure.

However, the hot stones use for facial massages are the traditional Asian stones or the yen stones. They are often smooth, round, donut-shaped stones. The basalt stones are not use for hot face massages because the surface is too coarse and might cause micro-scratches on the delicate tissues of the face. The yen stones are often heated in a heating pad as contrary to the water-heating technique that is used in general hot stone massage. A hot stone facial massage stimulates the nervous system which increases blood and lymph circulation. It restores damaged skin cells and improves facial appearance.

A hot stone prone massage targets specific areas rather than focusing on the whole body. For instance, the massage therapist will only focus on your feet, or your legs, gluteus muscles, back of arms, entire back and neck.

On the other hand, cold stone treatment offers numerous health benefits when we're talking about stone massage. Cold stone massage is considered to be a form of cryotherapy which is the use of cold in medical treatments. When hot stone massage is performed by heating basalt stones in water because it has good heat retention, cold stone massage is better performed with marbles . Marbles are good for cold stone massage because they maintain cool temperature very well. For both types of stones, they help penetrate their temperature deeply into the muscles of the person receiving the massage. The result is more fufilling than receiving a regular massage.

Also, cold stones are effective as decongestant on various parts of the body. Cold stones can help to relieve swelling in the circulatory system. With these benefits, cold stone massage is a potential treatment for several ailments. Athletes or other people who often have sports injuries or other kind, can benefit from cold stone treatment. The cold of the stones can help release the accumulation of blood in the tissues and muscles, thus ease the swelling. When the blood is accumulated in the body's tissue, it causes dark circles under the eyes. Small stones to put on the eyes can help relieve the appearance of tired, puffed eyes. After resting the stones on your eyes, you will look more refreshed and relaxed.

Since cold stones help relieving the congestion of body fluids, they can also be used on the sinuses to help alleviate pressure due to frequent colds or allergies. When these cold stones are used on the face, it is important that the therapist will use a cloth under the stones to prevent discomfort from the stone being in direct contact with the skin.

Other benefits from this therapy is it decreases muscle spasms, stimulation of the nervous system and increased tissue metabolism. It is also considered as treatment for abrasive applications such as waxing and soothing in the muscles.

It is a helpful for invigorating the tissues and blood vessels. It is very essential that the massage therapist is knowledgeable enough to practice this treatment and to be mindful of how your body feels during and after the massage. The stones' cold temperature has numbing effect to the skin, so when the person is receiving the massage, he or she may not notice it if the pressure of the massage is beyond their comfort level. When this therapy is done properly, it is safe and effective.

Hot and cold stone massage may have different techniques for your mind and body. This massage uses natural products of nature to offer you easy healing techniques for your mind and body.

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