Stone Therapy, a massage with hot stones

on Sunday 14 June 2009
by Wellness Press
photo by Hotel Mont Blanc Morgex
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The ancient healing art of massage with the stones originated in ancient China, but is also found in the Ayurvedic tradition and that of Native America.

The therapy is based on the action of alternating hot and cold made from stone during a session can be distributed on the body up to 73 treated stones, often of volcanic origin. The care typically expected at the beginning of therapy the use of cold marble stones.
Treatment consists in the application of heated stones in various parts of the body, combined with a massage. The stones, because of their thermal inertia, yield their heat very slowly and stakeholders warm gradually increasing vasodilation and circulation.

For the massage you choose hot lava stones in general, whose size and weight depend on the type of treatment that is required. Usually prefer stones that have a shape that makes them easy to handle, even if for the treatment of extensive parts of the body using larger stones. The stones are heated, usually in water at 65-70 degrees.
On the part of the body to be massaged is first applied an oil and then the part is manipulated through the rocks, have already been dried.When they lost their heat are replaced by other hot stones.
And 'well-suited for those suffering from arthritis, joint pain, muscular and rheumatism. Gives a feeling of profound well-being and relaxation. It reduces stress, improves blood circulation of the lymphatic system, muscle contractions melts, smooths the skin, increases the migration of white blood cells that defend against infection.

For the massage with cold stones are used particular types of quartz, cooled hoc therapy.
Well as for those who suffer from capillary fragility, this kind of massage is suitable for sports. Stone cold fact, stimulate the circulation, causing a narrowing of blood vessels, thus improving the disposal of toxins and oxygenation of the cells.

The technique alternated with hot stones to other cold is recommended for the treatment of muscle injury and inflammation, as it stimulates vasodilation and subsequent vasoconstriction and also has a sedative effect on the nervous system.

The fabrics are deeply drained, tonic, and pleasantly smooth. Its stimulating and detoxifying effect makes it beneficial and enjoyable at the same time. Furthermore, the Stone Massage is a valuable aid for the psyche.
Good are the results obtained with the very anxious and those suffering from crisis to panic.

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