Over the past few years, the usage of stones heated by water to massage your body has become immensely popular and this massage has proved to be helpful and beneficial to your body in a number of ways. Hot stone massage in Sydney is the use of heated water to treat the body and it is used to relax your muscles and relieve the stress.
Although there are many types of stones that can be used for this massage, most of the therapists use basalt stones due to their characteristics of non-porous and smooth surface. Basalt stones also prove to be helpful because they have the ability to retain heat longer than any other type of stones. These beautiful stones come in various colors and sizes.
The larger stones are usually used for an extended period of time while the smaller stones are used to perform specific massage strokes on your back.
The strokes that are performed by the usage of stones are slow and soft in such a way that people find it comforting, calming and grounding.
Different therapists use different techniques for this massage. While many therapists prefer to use hot stones for energy work by placing them along the body meridians other therapists use these stones on chakras or energy points. Placing the stones on the energy points helps to stimulate the movement of the energy and help to release the effects of stress and facilitate the healing process.
Benefits:
Majorly, hot stone massage is used to release the toxins accumulated in your body. It provides relief to the pain by breaking down the adhesions and improves the circulation. The combined healing properties of massage and heat bring many clients who have a hot stone massage once back for more.
Using The Stones:
The stones that are used for the therapy are heated in a professionally designed heater with a thermometer to check the temperature. This way, the stones don’t get overheated and they remain at exactly the perfect temperature. When the temperature of the water rises between 110 and 130 degrees Fahrenheit, the therapist extracts the stones that are ready for the massage.
Because everyone has different sensitivity to heat, it's important for the therapist to make sure the temperature of the stones is appropriate for you. Always let your therapist know if the stones feel too hot.
When the therapist replaces the stones, therapists usually use a barrier or a sheet between the stones to avoid the risk of burning.
Cautions And Risk Factors:
There are many conditions under which you should avoid a hot stone massage. To make sure that this therapy is the right one for you, you should consult your physician before booking for a spa. If you have any medical conditions or if you are pregnant, have high blood pressure, heart disease or diabetes, you need to discuss it with your doctor first. You should make sure that this massage won’t affect your body in a bad way.
As heat is the primary source of this type of massage, heat can worsen some symptoms like eczema, rashes and psoriasis. Moreover, if you have an open wound, acne, infection or inflammation, you should definitely avoid this type of massage.
In general, avoid cold stones if you have high blood pressure, heart disease, circulatory problems, reduced sensation, or nerve damage. Also, avoid these stones on your abdomen if you have abdominal distress (discomfort, pain, bloating, gas, cramping, constipation, or diarrhea). However, warm stones moved in a circular, clockwise direction may help relieve these symptoms.
