Hot Stone Massage

 

What happens during a hot stone massage?

A hot stone massage is a type of massage therapy. It’s used to help you relax and ease tense muscles and damaged soft tissues throughout your body.

 

During a hot stone massage, smooth, flat, heated stones are placed on specific parts of your body. The stones are usually made of basalt, a type of volcanic rock that retains heat.

The stones may be placed:

• along your spine

• on your stomach

• on your chest

• on your face

• on your palms

• on your feet and toes

Massage therapists may hold heated stones as they massage your body using Swedish massage techniques such as:

• long strokes

• circular movements

• vibration

• tapping

• kneading

Sometimes, cold stones are also used during a hot stone massage. Cold stones may be used after hot stones to calm any engorged blood vessels and to soothe the skin.

What Are the Health Benefits of a Hot Stone Massage?

• Relieve muscle spasm, pain, tension & improve the muscle relaxation.

• Releases toxins & improves skin appearance.

• Significantly reduce stress & anxiety.

• Improves blood circulation and flow of energy.

• Helps to promote better sleeps.

• Helps to reduce & manage stress

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