A hot stone massage treatment is an enhancement to a normal therapeutic massage treatment. Hot stones of varying sizes and weights are placed on the face, back, arms, hands, and feet. This causes the body tissue to loosen, which not only helps the massage recipient to feel relaxed, but it also makes it easier to work on the muscles. Stones are then used in conjunction with the hands to massage the muscles.
Integrating hot stone into therapeutic massage enhances the massage experience and effectiveness. The heat from the stones enhances circulation, relaxation, and helps to calm the central nervous system.
You may wonder why Sister Rosalind Gefre Massage and Wellness centers only offer hot stone massage as an enhancement to a therapeutic massage. The truth is that the hot stone therapy by itself is not enough to provide an exceptional massage experience. Not only do the stones lack the dexterity of hands, but they also do not provide the significant element of human touch. We believe that human touch provides a spiritual and emotional bond between the therapist and client that stone alone cannot produce.
Stone treatments are not limited to hot stones. In fact, cold stones can also be administered to a hot stone massage treatment. Using cold stones in combination with hot stones can increase circulation and reduce pain even more than hot stones alone. Cold stones are helpful for rehabilitating injuries, because they can reduce inflammation and pain in localized areas. Not only can cold stones help in rehabilitation, but they can also be a relaxing addition to any stone massage. After a treatment with a lot of hot stones, the sensation of cold can be quite invigorating.
Consult your physician and massage therapist before you receive a hot stone treatment if you are pregnant, have high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, or are under the care of a physician for any reason. After any massage, it is always good to drink plenty of water to help flush your body of toxins. Drinking water after a hot stone massage is especially important because of the affects of the heat from the stones on your body temperature.
Whether you are seek a relaxing experience or a treatment for injuries or other body conditions, a hot stone massage will be an excellent enhancement to your to your therapeutic massage treatment.
Hot stone massage can be especially helpful for Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, Recovering from Injuries. Sinus Pains, Discomfort from PMS, and Athletes who require help recuperating after a strenuous workout.
