For hot stones massage we use volcano, basaltic stones, formed naturally or polished. Basalt possess high heat capacity and very low conduction which means that it maintains heat for a long time and give it out slowly.
Massage begins with heating up of stones up to temperature about 60*C and appropriate prime a patient. Given part of body is made up by manual massage with olive oil to gain slippery surface. Then massagist gently touches skin with warm stones so that skin will get used to the heat and we can adjust the temperature of stones to patient’s abilities.
Hot stones massage is counted among heathealing treatments and it is mix of two procedures: heathealing and manual massage.
This kind of massage is aimed for people that live in a stress, have symptoms of mental and physical exhaustion, feel increased muscle contraction. Skin after masage is nourished, oxygenated and is better supplied with blood. It gains elasticity and firmness. Muscles are more stretched and after work they are regenerating faster. Flow in cardiovascular and limphatic system is increased and the drain from vein blood and work of heart is enhanced.