About Hot stone massage therapy:
Hot stone massage therapy involves the use of smooth, heated stones. The stones are placed in specific points of the body. It may vary depending on areas of muscle tension and the client's health history. The heat relaxes muscles, allowing the therapist work the muscles using lighter pressure. If your muscles are extremely tight or stiff, the heated stones may provide the extra relaxation you need for the massage to be beneficial in releasing tension and easing sore muscles.The use of hot stones for healing dates back to when Native Americans warmed stones by fire to ease muscle aches and pains. And Chinese were using heated stones to improve organ function 2000 years ago.
We use volcanic rocks also called basalt stones, which have an exceptionally high iron content.
Benefits of hot stone- physically,mentally and psychologically
It helps muscle tension and relief. By allowing the heated stones to rest on trigger points in your body, the heat from the stones penetrates into your deeper body tissues, your blood vessels open, this process increases your circulation. Increased circulation delivers more oxygen to the muscles, which can help ease aches and pains.
Placing hot stone on woman’s abdomens may help to ease menstrual cramps.