seniors and hot stone

[Dilligas]

Has anyone ever used hot stone on an elderly person? I was trained you can use warm stones, not hot..but then I also heard lukewarm stones feel yukky..? This person is getting only a half hour and wants hot stones added on ..she is 72..

 

[Arlanymor]

It depends entirely on her health. At 72, she could be just as fine with hot stone as you & I, or she could be on multiple meds and have very thin, easily burned and torn skin. If she is asking for hot stones, she probably knows what she is asking for. I'd start with asking if she has had this done before, and if so, did the stones need to be cooled any before applying them (or a sheet put between the stones and her skin). You will have her health intake, so go over that carefully with her.

 

[muffin]

I use a few hot stones on 99% of my clients. They are always on and ready to use. My clients expect them and love them. Yes, I even use them on the elderly and those on blood thinners. I do not use them on pregnant women.

I don't tuck hot stones under a client unless I am doing a regular hot stone massage and I always use a thermometer with my stones.

 

[Alyssa :)]

seniors and hot stone

Has anyone ever used hot stone on an elderly person? I was trained you can use warm stones, not hot..but then I also heard lukewarm stones feel yukky..? This person is getting only a half hour and wants hot stones added on ..she is 72..

Jacqueline, I have a 90 year old friend who loves hot stones. Her skin is much thinner though, so I am very careful that they aren't too hot. I wait until they feel luke warm to ME in my hand and they are just right for her. I don't leave them in one place either but just use my palm stones and rub them lightly down her back before I let her hold them in her hand. At that point they aren't that hot at all and though therapeutically, it may not be doing that much good, in her mind it is, and that's what counts. IMO

 

[Sheetal]

thanks you guys..yes, Im just doing her back with them..just running them down her back a little..I had a special that if you booked a regular massage I would throw in a little hot stones..she was the receiver of the gift certificate..shes n ever even had a massage before..but I will make them less hot, and use them sparingly

 

[Duddeee]

update:
My lady came in for her first massage with hot stone added..she had to be positioned side lying because she cannot lay on her stomach comfortably..so I just did some light effleurage movements with the stones and she loved them.. it went well..

On a different note tho, I felt so sorry for her at first because when I began to massage her she was so bracing her body like she is not used to being touched..I checked in on comfort level and she said it felt wonderful, but when I would go around her shoulders with light effleurage she seemed so uncomfortable..after a few minutes tho she relaxed and began commenting on how good it felt..

 

[Amira]

update:
My lady came in for her first massage with hot stone added..she had to be positioned side lying because she cannot lay on her stomach comfortably..so I just did some light effleurage movements with the stones and she loved them.. it went well..

On a different note tho, I felt so sorry for her at first because when I began to massage her she was so bracing her body like she is not used to being touched..I checked in on comfort level and she said it felt wonderful, but when I would go around her shoulders with light effleurage she seemed so uncomfortable..after a few minutes tho she relaxed and began commenting on how good it felt..

I'm glad it went well and she enjoyed it, Jacqueline! I know many elderly are subconsciously untrusting because they have seen countless of doctors and have many ailments. One telling them to take this medication and the other telling them no way should he have given you that medication. It is frustrating, to say the least, but they have to take control themselves and begin really questioning doctors about things to make them feel more in control of the situation. It's hard for them to totally relax because they feel they have to be awake and aware to remind their healthcare person of something lest they make a 'fatal' mistake. At least, that's my take on it. Just giving food for thought for maybe why she couldn't relax right away and I know it's not the case all the time, but I did have an elderly lady share those very concerns with me.

 

[MIL HOUSE MD]

touch of grace,

Thank you for your insight..it was helpful..