In this article, we will discuss the massage techniques of Stone Massage, which is one of the most commonly used Massage Techniques.

What is Stone Massage?
This is a special massagin technique which uses stones. In this, the stones used might also be heated to make them warm and then massage is performed with these stones, hence the name Stone Massage.

What kinds of Stone matrials are used for Stone massage?
Usually, the Basalt stones are used for the Stone Massage. There is no specified sizes or shapes and weights, so depending upon the requirements, the required Basalt stones are used Stone massage.

In case of heated Stone massage, how are the stones heated?
The stones used for Stone massage are usually heated in hot water. They are heated at around 50 degree celcius temperature (120 to 130 degrees Fahrenheit) and are kept in sanitized water.

How is the Stone massage applied? or What is the Stone massage technique?
The Stone massage is applied by placing right sized stones at the affected body parts of the patient, who is asked to lie down for the Stone massage Treatment. A towel may be placed as a layer between the skin and the stones. Heat is transferred to the patients body by using stones placed at the right body parts. Checkout the pictures above to see how stones may be placed on the body during the stone massage therapy.

Where are the stones placed on the body during the Stone massage?
Stones are usually placed along the spine, or along the chakra centers on top. At the same time, the massage therapist keeps on providing further massage with oiled, heated stones to the client at his legs, arms, and torso body parts. So the stones placed on the body are usually acting as the centers of heat which provide heat at the designated spots of the body, and the further stone massage by the therapist helps in relieving of pain and tension in the body.
Stones, sometimes heated and with Oil, are used as effective tools for delivering the right mix of pressure and heat energy to the patient