Hot Rock Massage
Hot rock massage, is what it sounds like, a massage that involves the
use of hot stones, even if it is not really a massage in itself, it is a
delightful experience that allows for a long relaxation, it has enormous
health benefits and is very invigorating.
To start a massage with hot stones involves use of small rocks that were
heated in water up to 46 - 49 ° C or 115 to 120 degrees F. It is a water
temperature that is a little warmer than lukewarm but not hot enough to
cause burns or make you feel uncomfortable. The rock that is used is
basalt, this is a polished black rock that forms from the hardened lava
of a volcano and it is very common across the globe. Basalt is
especially pleasant when it is polished, and this is what makes it very
popular for use on the body.
The therapist heats the rocks in a hot water bath which is permanently
maintained at 46 - 49 ° C as indicated above. The rocks must be immersed
in hot water over a long period, so that heat is stored by the stone.
The size varies from simple rock the size of a marble up to blocks of
nearly 1 .5 Kg or 3.5 pounds. Once you're ready the therapist will take
the rock with a perforated spoon and put it on the various points of
pressure and stress on your body. The stones are the best planned to be
arranged between your fingers, hands and feet, the largest are placed on
the chest, legs, thighs, and so on.
Once the stones are placed, their heat is slowly declining while warming
points of stress on your body. As the heat is everywhere you see that
the tension flows away and a fresh sense of well-being will overrun you.
If your muscles are too contracted the therapist will knead gently with
stones to allow heat to penetrate more quickly and deeply while
contributing to the relaxation of the muscle by the movement of massage,
pain and discomfort are often reduced dramatically.
Many people do not like long sessions of traditional massage with long
and deep kneading and then they may prefer resorting to this type of
massage with hot rocks. For the entire massage is helped passively by
the weight of these basalt stones placed on your body.
The massage with hot stones was considered extremely useful for reducing
anxiety and when treated people become more calm and relaxed. It also
improves blood circulation and control of panic problems. However, the
heat also has the effect of a temporarily increase blood pressure; it is
therefore not advisable to use this treatment on pregnant women or
people prone to hypertension.
This technique of relaxation has already proved its worth over many
years and changed the lives of many people. Even if you're healthy, the
comfort provided to remove any fatigue accumulated by a hard day's work
is undeniable. |
