Introduction
Massage is probably the oldest form of hand treatment known to man, making it easy to pre-record written records. For thousands of years, almost every culture has used touch, hyperthermia [hythertherapy] and gems as therapeutic tools. It is safe to say that almost every culture uses calories and/or stones to produce a therapeutic effect on the body – whether it is directly on the body, like a stone massage on our body, or indirectly, like a boulders. The structure of the array can strongly influence the body.
Most therapists who incorporate heated stones into their massage procedures agree that Chinese, Native Americans and Hawaiians play an important role in how stone therapy is applied today [although Egyptians, Ayurvedic medicine, Pacific Islanders and many more Other cultures are also considered to have used stones in their healing arts].
Traditional use of stone
The Chinese first recorded one of the uses of stone for treatment. Before the invention of metal acupuncture needles, practitioners of ancient Chinese medicine [TCM] often used various shapes and sharp stones to treat diseases. These stones are called "B-stones" and are used to pierce, pierce and expel various points on the body [as well as stab blood and other surface surgery]. The Chinese also use calories in the form of "mo moxibustion". [Combustion mugwort ' - dry herbs - on acupuncture points], increase the body's yang / calories, and have a therapeutic effect on patients. Almost all Chinese medicine practitioners still use moxibustion today.
There is no doubt that B-stone and moxibustion are used together in the same treatment; however, there are different opinions when it comes to the specific use of stones to massage the body. Chinese medicine practitioners have done "scratch". Various muscles and meridians use jade [and other hard objects] to treat different diseases. This is called ' Gua Sha', still practicing.
Native Americans have many rituals involving the use of stones. One of the more famous rituals is to put heated stones [usually basalt] into a structure similar to a chapel, also known as the "sweat cabin." This practice is used to cleanse and heal the body and mind. Several other cultures, including the Romans, have similar ideas that have led to the development of modern saunas. Another Native American ritual uses heated stones wrapped in cloth/bark. Place this warm stone on the lower abdomen of menstruating women to relieve spasms [women use the same principle when using thermos].
Heated stones are sometimes even more commonly used in traditional Hawaiian therapies. Customary uses include wrapping heated stones in "leaves," a special leaf with therapeutic properties. These wrapped stones are then placed in the painful part of the body to relieve pain - similar to the use of hot packs or poultices. Hot stones are also placed in shallow pits and covered with these same leaves. The patient will then lie on top of the leaves, injecting healing properties into the body.
It is said that the traditional Hawaiian Kahuna / Lomi-Lomi massage [in Hawaiian, Lomi-Lomi only means kneading / rubbing / massage, etc.], the volcanic stone is also rubbed on the body. Due to the roughness of the stones used, this may not be a massage technique, but more exfoliation. Hawaiians are one of the most closely connected cultures of modern stone therapy.
Through the history of healing, many cultures also use gems, crystals and other types of stones.
About modern hot stone massage
Modern stone therapy is a truly unique way of massage that has become increasingly popular around the world after being discovered. The story revolves around a massage therapist named Mary Nelson who suffers from repeated use on his shoulders/wrist. She is going to the sauna with her niece, she is getting ready to receive a massage and is called "#39; use stone. Mary chose some smoother stones and used it for massage. It feels great [for customers and therapists] ], the stone therapy we know today was born. This first modern stone therapy is called "LaStone Therapy'".
Mary 'Guide' Most of the information about LaStone therapy comes from her Native American Spiritual Guide. This is why many spas/salons and journalists consider stone therapy to be one of the reasons for traditional therapy. Native American treatment. Although LaStone therapy is based on Native American culture, it is more accurate that modern stone therapy is a combination of Chinese, Native American and Hawaiian treatment principles [and many other cultures that use heat and/or healing in some way] Stone].
What is the hot stone massage looking forward to?
Modern hot stone massage [sometimes called hot rock massage] usually involves the therapist placing heated stones of various shapes/sizes [usually basalt stones] on the customer [for safety reasons, these "gems" will not take most of the time. Direct contact with the skin, but put them on the towel to buffer the heat. According to the style of hot stone massage or stone therapy, these stones are placed at different points [chakras, energy points, muscle soreness, etc.].
While these placed stones are warming and activating specific areas, the therapist will take several other heated stones and begin to massage different areas of the body. The heat from the stone is deeply released into the muscles, greatly enhancing the massage effect. It is said that heating a stone is equivalent to ten normal massages! Some therapists also include cold stone [usually marble] in their treatment, although not as relaxed as heated stones, but in many cases it does work. A typical hot stone massage takes 60 to 90 minutes.
Most people who have a hot stone massage will be blown away #39; through the degree of relaxation achieved. Some customers have vivid dreams and even "outside the body". experience. It is usually a very basic, relaxing and healing experience. In addition to deep relaxation, Hot Stone Massage is also ideal for blending into Remedial or Deep Tissue massages. Customers can not only benefit, but if practiced correctly, the therapist will relieve stress on the hands and wrists.
Almost every European, American and Australian spa offers hot stone massage or stone therapy on their menu. However, the number of different styles is almost as varied as the gem itself.
As with all forms of massage, it is important for the therapist to have a professional hot stone massage training. Before you receive treatment, please consult a spa, salon or therapist to ensure you get the best massage from the most qualified therapist.
Orignal From: History and background of hot stone massage
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