When someone becomes ill the body raises the temperature to fight the illness. A hot stone massage acts in a similar manner where the application of heat provides the optimum environment for the human body to heal itself. The difference is the process is applied externally and when the person receiving the massage is not sick. Hot stone massage is meant to help common hindrances to the body through increased circulation, better chemical balance and increased lymph function.

1. The application of heat widens blood vessels allowing blood to flow more freely. The more freely the blood flows the more efficient the body functions. Toxins will be flushed from tissues and from internal organs helping them to perform at the optimal potential. As the organs perform at better levels the body’s metabolism increases. This means that the way the body will process foods and toxins will increase. The body will provide energy from food at an increased level. The effect has an immediate benefit to the body.

2. Exposing the body to varying temperatures of heat and cold helps the body make good chemicals and hormones. An expert trained in geo-thermal stone massage can effectively use the varying temperatures to aid in the balance of these good chemicals. The result can be mood enhancement or even health improvement. Though these techniques are effective, they should not be used in place of proper medical or psychological attention.

3. The lymph system consists of the waste disposal system for the body and the body’s immune system. The lymph system filters out harmful infectants including bacteria and cancer cells. The lymph nodes swell when they produce the much-needed white blood cells to fight infection. The application of heat can help the lymph system increase functionality when the heat is applied in the proper manner.

The health benefits will vary depending on the treatment and target area but nearly every therapy session will have benefits of muscle and emotional relaxation. An expert in stone therapy will manipulate the body and blood flow by applying hot stones to trigger the body to cool down itself. In the process they will massage the patron with various shapes and sizes of warm stones. The massage will be similar to a traditional massage but with the therapist using the stone instead of their hand. It is believed that one stroke with a stone is equal to 10 strokes with the hand.

Because of the accelerated effectiveness of a stone massage first time users may ask for a more mild treatment. Each session should be spaced out and can progress into deeper and higher temperatures. Only certified specialists should perform the services.

Stone therapy sessions are more effective when both hot and cold stones are used. Constant heating and cooling of specific areas in the body will accelerate the body’s ability to heal itself. The cool stones will often times have a complimentary effect of hot stones.

Massage should never be used in place of proper medical attention. If health problems are present, consult a doctor before receiving a stone massage.

Author Bio: I write for TIR Massage Stone about performing hot stone massage and about obtaining a proper hot stone massage kit.

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