Tuesday, September 1, 2015

HOT STONE MASSAGE: AN ALTERNATIVE THERAPY

Thermotherapy is widely used to do therapeutic massage without using pressure. It is usually done to provide immediate relief and healing effects. Some thermotherapy can be so expensive because of the devises being used in doing the sessions that’s why an alternative was invented. Hot stone massage is a type of thermotherapy which uses stones instead of expensive and bulky equipment. Hot stone massage was also determined to be safer than other thermotherapy procedure because of the stones regular heat capacity which cannot harm human tissue. Hot stone massage is also cheap because it only uses rocks from rivers or any smooth-surfaced rocks. Hot stone massage is not only beneficial physical, but it can also help improve psychological well-being.

Muscle relaxation can be achieved by hot stone massage. The heat from the stone relaxes the muscle and allows proper blood flow. By improving blood circulation, and muscle movement, bodily stresses are also alleviated. Hot stone massage can also be a good warm up massage for an overly stressed or stiff muscle.

Hot stone massage can also address pain relief. The good thing about hot stone massage is that the therapist can go deeper into your muscles to address deeper muscle tensions. Since the massage can penetrate through deeper muscle groups, sometimes, people find it more relaxing and more comforting to undergo a hot stone massage than a Swedish or other deep-tissue massage. In dealing with extreme pain, it is important to monitor and tell your therapist if the heat is still good for you. Too much heat can cause further damage to your muscles and can cause graver discomfort.

As a warm-up massage, therapists use hot stone massage to activate trigger points and promote good circulation. It does not only promote good blood circulation but it also promotes circulation of oxygen and other necessary nutrients and components in your body. Since the heat from the stones can penetrate through deep tissues, blood vessels may be relaxed and the circulation will be improved. Fatigue, muscle tension, lactic acid and fat build up can be addressed by hot stone massage.

Ultimately, mental stress and tension can be alleviated by hot stone massage—or any type of massage, in fact. It may be able to combat anxiety and symptoms of depressions. It is just important to consult experts before undergoing any session.

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