The name "stone massage" comes from the English "stone" (stone). The procedure is performed using minerals heated to a certain temperature with a smooth surface. It is believed that this type of lithotherapy came to us from Tibetan medicine. This method of treatment and relaxation has been known for several thousand years.
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Useful properties for the human body
Previously, this type of recovery was used only in alternative medicine. However, time passed, and physiotherapists proved the viability of this method at a scientific level. Since then, stone massage has taken pride of place among the popular reflexology techniques.
The benefits of the procedure are great. Each mineral has its own unique structure and composition. It is clear that the subject is inanimate, but many believe that it has a memory, therefore it can read negative energy and saturate a person with positive.
Heated stones relax the body, while beneficially affecting the entire body:
- accelerate metabolic processes;
- balance physical and mental balance;
- dilate blood vessels, increase blood flow;
- improve the condition of the skin, removing wrinkles and making the face radiant and healthy;
- remove toxins;
- increase vitality;
- regulate the functioning of the nervous system;
- model a figure, reducing cellulite;
- contribute to overall recovery.
Many spa and wellness centers offer their clients this procedure, as the effect of it is really noticeable.
Description of the process, stones for stone massage
The best stones for stone massage: basalt, jade, marble, sea and semiprecious crystals.Especially popular is basalt, which tends to give off stored heat very slowly and saturate the body's tissues with its energy. This quality also helps during warm stone massage to warm up and relax “clogged” and cold muscles, soften the surrounding tissues. White marble is used for cooling.
Monoliths are laid out over the body in a special way, alternating hot with cold. This application is aimed at biologically active points. The shape of the pebbles should be flattened, and their surface should be completely smooth. Optimum sizes - from 5 to 10 cm.
The price of stones can be quite high, which directly affects the cost of the procedure. But just semiprecious specimens have special energy and healing properties, so the costs are justified. The cost of a session depends on its duration and area of influence. General massage will cost more, local massage will be much cheaper.
Stone massage combines such aspects:
- thorough and deep kneading of tissues;
- vibration massage;
- reflex effect;
- absorption of crystal energy;
- thermal effect (heating or cooling).
This type of therapy does not require modern equipment and special conditions. The main thing is the experienced hands of the master, a relaxing environment and the right minerals.
Types of methods
Of great importance is the execution technique.
There are different types of massage:
- Hot minerals. It is used to relieve deep muscle tension, complete relaxation, eliminate tightness and normalize blood circulation. Causes severe sweating, dilates blood and lymph vessels. Typically, monoliths are heated to about 40-50 degrees. With this method of massage, redness of the skin is often observed, which is a natural physiological reaction of the body.
- Cold stones. This procedure perfectly improves muscle tone and enhances cellular metabolism. The temperature of minerals is from 0 to 10 degrees. Parts of the body are cooled, due to which there is a narrowing of blood vessels. But soon the treated places are again warmed up with oxygen-enriched blood.
- Contrast The classic combination is 54 hot black monoliths and 18 cold white pebbles. Exposure to minerals of different temperatures positively affects vascular tone, relieves swelling and blood stasis. Aromatherapy is often used to enhance the effect. Essential oils are able to provide a powerful stimulating, strengthening and relaxing effect. To increase the depth of their penetration helps the heat of minerals and massage techniques.
- Jade. These stones occupy a special place. Their main purpose is the accumulation of energy and its return to man. A well-performed procedure with jade can normalize the patient’s energy state.
- Massage with semiprecious minerals. It is often carried out intuitively, since the master already determines during the procedure what material the patient needs. Of the most popular crystals, one can name such: amazonite, amethyst, turquoise, chalcedony, alexandrite, topaz, agate, malachite.
This type of lithotherapy is divided into types and depending on the field of application: general massage, stone massage of the face, limbs, abdomen, back.
Indications for the procedure
The benefit of stone massage is that this procedure can quickly improve well-being without the use of any medications.
Indications for:
- the first symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome;
- problems with normal metabolism;
- loss of skin elasticity, cellulite;
- muscle cramps and pain;
- spinal diseases;
- overwork;
- varicose veins;
- rehabilitation of muscles and joints (subluxations, bruises, sprains);
- severe PMS;
- circulatory disorders;
- insomnia;
- digestion problems;
- unstable emotional background.
The special arrangement of stones near diseased organs improves their functioning. For example, with gallstone disease or the chronic form of cholecystitis, 5-7 sessions will help to remove small stones, sand, relieve pain and cramping.
Stone therapy is a powerful tool for relaxation and increased performance. It perfectly relieves stress, returns former vigor and energy.
How to prepare for treatment
First you need to prepare the skin so that it is clean. The body should be relaxed, so before stone massage you need to forget about all the existing problems, turn off gadgets and communications, fully tune in to the session.
First, the master will hold a soft relaxing massage to warm up the tissues with selected essential aromatic oils. During the procedure, the massage is no longer performed by hand, but with the help of hot minerals.
The number of sessions depends on the goal and objectives. For relaxation and relaxation one procedure is enough, for the treatment of diseases you need from 2-3 to 10 sessions. The duration of therapy is determined based on the nature of the disease.
Stone Massage Technique
The duration of the session is about 1.5 hours. The light in the office must be dimmed. It is advisable that relaxing calm music be included.
Description of the procedure:
- The patient is laid face up on a special massage table and covered with a preheated soft towel.
- The master wraps the hot stones in a special fabric and puts them in the palm of the client's hands, then he puts the heated and chilled minerals next to his feet one by one.
- The massage begins, the main purpose of which is to open the chakras. The specialist works on the limbs, trunk and face, following the layout of the minerals.
- The client is asked to roll over and massage another part of the body.
- At the end of the session, the body is rubbed with aromatic oil.
The client is wrapped in prepared tissue and given hot tea from chamomile. If during the session there were unpleasant sensations, or the mineral seemed too hot, you should immediately tell the master.
Do not worry that minerals are used repeatedly to massage others. All specimens undergo thorough disinfection in special devices.
Contraindications
There are contraindications to such a procedure.
These include:
- pregnancy;
- high blood pressure;
- oncology;
- skin lesions;
- tendency to bleeding;
- mental and neurological abnormalities;
- acute infectious diseases or exacerbation of chronic diseases.
The procedure is pleasant, however, first you need to consult a doctor so as not to harm the body.
Natural minerals not only restore the health and beauty of the body and face, but also balance the energy balance, which is no less important.
