Lastone therapy is a kind of natural therapy that brings us close to Mother Nature once again. Man may or may not appreciate but nature has many healing benefits and many classical remedial therapies have revolved round it.
Lastone therapy, as the name suggests, involves the use of special stones and is a type of massage therapy. The stones are made up of basalt lava stones and marble stones. These marbles are smooth and are obtained in different shapes and sizes from the oceans. These can be heated and used for massage therapy, which is now a popular practice in spa treatment.
History
This therapy originated in Tucson, Arizona and has been used for improving self awareness and self realization. These marbles have been used in many cultures since ancient times. Hot stones have also been used by Native Americans for healing and to obtain a balance of the mind and the soul.
Principle
This is based on heat therapy. The heated basalt stones help to improve blood circulation. It nourishes and revitalizes the body tissues and help to remove the toxins that are trapped in the muscles and tissues. It helps to relieve tense muscles and pain. The cold effect of stones helps to drain away the trapped toxins and helps to reduce inflammation thereby reducing pain. This makes room for fresh blood to circulate and provide nourishment to the tissues. Alternate heat and cold effect help to relieve the body and mind thus helping in the process of healing.
Method
Lava stones are heated at specific temperatures and placed at various locations on the body. Sometimes stones are also given to hold in hands and may also be placed in between toes. This is performed by a trained therapist and they can use up to 52 lava stones for this purpose. These stones are of different shapes and sizes and are placed on particular locations depending on the purpose and the role that would play.
The stones are placed in a straight line so when the patient lies on it, they coincide with the chakras to improve balance of energy centers and help in relaxation.
Benefits
The benefits that can be obtained by this therapy are restoring state of balance, energy revitalization and a calm state of mind.
Indications
Lastone therapy is popularly useful in neck pain, backache, muscle spasm, pain and stress related health problems.
