Muscular Therapy

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What conditions is hot stone massage used for?

 

Many people find the warmth of the hot stones to be comforting. Hot stone massage is suited to people who tend to feel chilly or who have cold feet. It's also suited for people who have muscle tension but prefer a lighter massage. The heat relaxes muscles, allowing the therapist to work the muscles without using deep pressure.

Conditions

 

* back pain and aches

* poor circulation

* osteoarthritis and arthritic pain

* stress, anxiety and tension

* insomnia

* depression

 

How will the stones feel?

The stones are never rough. They are always flat and smooth. The stones used on the back are about the size of a large egg, only flat.

The stones are heated in an electrical steam heating unit that provides a temperature reading and has an adjustable thermostat control.

The massage therapist always holds the stones first before touching them to your body, which ensures that the temperature will not be too hot. However, everyone has their own comfort range.

‘Be sure to speak up if the stones are too hot for you.’

Cool marble stones are occasionally used during a treatment, particularly if there is inflammation.

What can I expect during my visit?

We often begin by applying oil to the body, which allows the stones to glide smoothly along the muscles. You are lying face down, and the massage therapist often then uses the heated stones to massage the back.

After the hot stones have relaxed the muscles, the massage therapist may put down the stones and use his or her hands to directly massage the skin.

The stones may then be placed back on to the body and left for a short period of time.

You are then asked to turn over onto your back. The massage therapist may place small stones between your toes or in the palm of your hand and repeats the sequence.

 

Precautions

Massage is not recommended for certain people:

 

* infectious skin disease

* rash

* open wounds

* immediately after surgery

* immediately after chemotherapy or

   radiation

* prone to blood clots, there is a risk of

  blood clots being dislodged

* If you have heart disease, check with

  your doctor before having a massage

* pregnant women should check with

  their doctor first if they are

  considering getting a massage.

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