And now a little about the history of this massage.
The fact that hot stones, if used correctly, can turn on the body’s healing mechanism, was known even by the Indians of Central America. This method has been used since ancient times for the treatment of various ailments in the East: in China, Japan, Tibet.
Currently, two methods of stone therapy are known: American and Oriental.
The first focuses on the number and size of stones, the second – on their energy component. Therefore, semi-precious stones (for example, green jadeite) are mainly used in oriental massage.
Stone therapy also has a healing effect: it relieves sleep disorders, helps to get out of a depressive state, relieves back and neck pain, and stabilizes metabolism. During the stone procedure, blood microcirculation in the muscles increases, lymph movement is activated, which turns on the mechanism of self-purification of the body.
How is the stone therapy procedure performed:
To conduct a session of such a massage, you will need several smooth stones of medium size (5-8 pieces), massage oil, a towel, a small pillow, and an oven for heating stones. If you want, you can include the aromatic component of the healing process: use special oils during the procedure. Stone therapy can be combined with body wraps.
The impact of a hot stone is very tangible. Therefore, for people with a low pain threshold, it’s recommended to use thin towels or a sheet during the massage. If a hot stone isn’t applied directly to the skin, but acts on it through the tissue, this will significantly reduce pain.
Who is stone therapy indicated and contraindicated?
Stone therapy is classified as ancillary procedures. It only relaxes and relieves stress, promotes the launch of healing mechanisms. This procedure does not have any harmful effects on the body. But only if he is healthy (or relatively healthy).
For those with chronic conditions, it’s advised to avoid hot stone massage as it can cause relapse symptoms. Stone therapy is excluded for pregnant women, with insensitivity to high temperatures, for diabetics, with vein thrombosis.
Experts think that hot stone massage enhances metabolism and activates the endocrine and immune systems. Therefore, those people who doubt their endurance or health should consult a doctor and find out if a pronounced thermal effect on tissues will cause an imbalance in the body.
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