What are the stones used in massage therapy for?

Question

I think they are to draw out energy, but I am not sure

Answer 1

It depends on what kind of stones they are. I personally use four different types of stones in my clinic work. The first ones I use are called oriental hot rocks. They are very large stones heated up very hot. They are laid on the back for about thirty minutes. They are used for relaxation. The second is called a hot stones massage. Where I take smaller heated stones and oil and massage the body with them. It feels fantastic and just turns your muscles into butter. The third is where I take small heated stones and do what's called a stone facial, and do detail work on the head, face, neck, and shoulders. Again it is for relaxation and I press many shiatsu points for health in those areas, and tightening skin. The last is a crystal healing session, where I use different colored stones and crystals and place them on the different chakras to balance energy. They draw up and out negative energy while bringing in positive energy. I hope that answers your question.

Answer 2

1) grounding by bringing an element of the earth into the massage

2) heat - heat increases your circulation and promotes healing through the introduction of new blood cells.

3) pressure - I can get deeper into the body with less force and less pressure from my fingers / knuckles by the use of a warm stone

4) placing the hot stones in other areas of the body while you work on a different spot relaxes and prepares the places untouched and allows the whole body to benefit while working on a specific area

Answer 3

they're used to heat the body/muscles to give a warmth to help relax the muscles better.