Monday 17 September 2012

Benefits of Cold Stone Massage Shaped Stones

Marble massage stones are shaped by hand and designed to provide a cool alternative for every hot stone used. Each marble stone is carefully crafted to perform a specific task.

There are several other specialized shapes available (see table below); however, there are 18 marble stones in a Basic Stone set. Again, this is simply a reference point for you as you learn about the benefits of cold stone massage therapy and how to configure a set that works for you and your clients.

1. Large Round Stone: large oval stone used for stone placement, large muscle groups, and effleurage.

2. Medium Round Stone: medium oval or round stone used for stone placement, medium muscle groups, and effleurage.

3. Single Taper Oblong or Long Wedge Stone: pointy stones used for deep-tissue and trigger-point work.

4. Large "C" Stone: great for shoulders and forearms using deep stripping strokes and trigger point with the edges, as well as upper arm muscles and thigh muscles.

5. Sacrum/Belly Stone: largest placement stone to be used in the sacral, sacrum, and/or solar plexus region.

6. Neck Pillow Stone: extra large, oblong stone that supports the neck in a supine position.

7. Sculpting Stone: good for deep tissue work like trigger point or compression as well as stripping on tight or knotted muscles
8. Eye Moon: Place over eyes to reduce swelling, headaches, sinus congestion, puffiness etc.Place over the jaw area for soreness i.e., TMJ challenges Place behind the ears, or on the face for headaches.

9. Oval: Massaging sore muscles, feet or hands. Tucking under or over sore muscles, i.e. a shoulder or hip etc. Aiding digestion in the abdomen area.

10. Round: Massaging/rolling sore muscles, feet or hands. Tucking under or over sore muscles, i.e. a shoulder or hip etc. Aiding digestion in the abdomen area.

11. Spheres: Massaging sore muscles, feet or hands. Massaging the face to reduce swelling, headaches, sinus congestion, puffiness etc. Massaging the jaw area for soreness i.e., TMJ Massaging behind the ears and the back of neck for headaches and tension.

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