By Emily Taylor
Massage stone therapy has become a very popular massage treatment. It is a treatment which uses special stones which are either heated or chilled and placed on various spots of the body. There are many different types of massage stones used today. The most common of which is the basalt stone. Formed from volcanic rock and smoothed to perfection, the basalt stone is able to retain heat better than its counterparts and serves as the most widely used type of massage stone as a result. Stone massages have been an ancient practise, started first by the Chinese almost 4000 years ago. Nowadays, stone massage therapy is a great way to relieve stress, anxiety and to ease tension in the muscles and tendons of the body.
Before performing a massage using stones it is vital to follow procedure. If not, therapists can risk hurting or even burning the patient. Basalt stones and other types of massage stones can be purchased from a massage store either online or locally and have already been prepared, smoothed and oiled for use.
There are several pre-massage tasks that need to be performed before beginning a stone massage. Firstly, all materials and products needed should be collected and on hand such as a massage table, a sheet, massage stone kit, massage oils and a heating machine.
Before the massage begins the atmosphere needs to be calming. Prepare the massage bed by placing the sheet neatly over it. Then allow the massage stones to heat up using the heating machine. There are also several other steps which can be taken to accentuate the mood of a massage. For instance, playing soothing and tranquil music will enable the client to go into a deep and calming sense of concentration. Music such as elevator music, light classical music, instrumentals and meditation music are good choices. Secondly, aromas from herbs, plants and oils will further help the ambiance of the massage.
When the patient arrives they may or may not take off their clothing. The amount of clothing worn depends on the type of the massage administered. But, the client is within their rights to choose just as much clothing as they feel comfortable in. Next they lay on the table, face up. Ensure to speak with the client about a stone massage, what takes place during one and so on.
Here is when the stone massage begins. First, place the warm stones on he left and right side of the spine. Be sure to never place massage stones on the patent’s backbone. Massage the client’s face with a bit of oil. Then place smaller massage stones in a cross position on the forehead, cheeks and chin. The arms, legs, feet and hands are performed next with special oils and massage techniques.
Massage stones are an ancient remedy for alleviating muscles cramps and pain, headaches, anxiety and stress and helps to promote blood and oxygen circulation in the body. When the massage is finished it is important to allow the client some sleep to further calm their mind. Hot green tea is a great treat at the end and will leave the patient feeling refreshed and calm.
About the Author: I write for TIR Massage Stone about performing hot stone massage therapy and obtaining a proper hot stone massage kit.
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