Guide to Hot Stone Massage
The Hot Stone Massage Guide is here to provide information and resources for those interested in the many benefits of massage combined with the use of heated stones.
Hot stone massage has been used throughout history but has only recently gained popularity in the spas and massage centers in the United States. For that reason many people are hesitant to this try this technique which, on the one hand sounds intriguing, while on the other creates some hesitancy.
This guide has been developed to educate readers on what exactly is hot stone massage, how it was developed, what benefits can be expected and how to choose a competent therapist. A little time spent in advance on research and understanding can result in huge dividends.
Different types of massage, including Swedish, deep tissue, shiatsu, sports, reflexology and other lesser known techniques will be explored and compared to the hot stone method of massage. Many practitioners of these other forms of massage are now incorporating the use of hot stones to further enhance the overall experience and benefits for their clients.
There are always those who want to know as much as possible about any subject that has caught their interest. For them we have provided a brief history on the use of hot stones in massage. There is also information devoted to the stones themselves; what they are made of, what constitutes the right type of stone and how they are cared for.
Despite the many and varied benefits, not everyone is a good candidate for hot stone massage. Included in this guide is a list of the more common physical conditions that make the use of hot stones inadvisable. However, this list is not intended to be all-inclusive and, as with anything affecting your health, a physician should be consulted if there is any question whatsoever that you may be suffering from a condition that might react adversely to the use of heat from the stones or pressure from the massage.
Last, but certainly not least, this guide is a work in progress. The benefits of massage are increasingly being recognized, not only by individuals, but also by those in the health care field. We talk about stress in a way that indicates we have accepted it as a part of our daily lives. The truth is that stress is a killer. Learning to simply live with it is unacceptable. Massage is one of the most effective tools in reducing stress. Check back often as we update this guide on the latest news, especially in the exciting area of the use of hot stones.
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