The Origins of Stone Massage Therapy

While stone massage therapy, be it hot or cold, has only surfaced Rosetta Stone Language in recent years as a popular form of massage, its roots can be traced back to ancient civilizations. There are three main cultures that not only influenced the origins of stone massage therapy, but also influenced how this form of therapy has evolved in modern day. Hawaiians, the Native Americans, and Chinese all have histories of stone massage therapy in their culture.One of the first ever formally documented uses of stones for healing and massage was found in the writings of Chinese medical practitioners. These ancient doctors used stones that were shaped and sharpened to treat disease. The effects of the healing powers of these stones were enhanced with various herbs that were rubbed on the stones.Native Americans are also well known for their use of stones in their culture. Some of the first saunas Rosetta Stone Latin Spanish can be traced back to the Native Americans, who firmly believed that the use of these heated stones was beneficial to everyone and not just those suffering from particular ailments. That being said, it was common for Native Americans to treat lower abdominal cramping with heated stones placed on the affected area.While the Chinese and Native Americans used stones to treat ailments and promote better health, most would agree that it was the Hawaiians that played the most major role in promoting stone massage therapy as we know it today. Hahana Stone Massage, developed by the Hawaiians, is perhaps the earliest form of actual stone massage therapy. This form of therapy utilized hot stones wrapped in leaves that had certain therapeutic properties. These stones where then placed directly on sore muscles and Rosetta Stone Chinese were meant to help relieve inflammation and pain.

Posted in: Rosetta Stone,rosetta stone language,Rosetta Stone Latin Spanish,Rosetta Stone V3