Hot Stone Massage
A hot stone massage is a type of massage therapy, it is used to help you relax, ease tense muscles and relieve damaged soft tissues throughout your body.
During a hot stone massage, smooth flat heated stones are placed on specific parts of your body.
Techniques
Massage therapists may hold heated stones as they massage your body using Swedish massage techniques such as:- long strokes
- circular movements
- vibration
- tapping
- kneading
The stones are usually made of basalt, a type of volcanic rock that retains heat. Hot massage stones are heated to between 130 and 145 degrees.
Stone Placement
- along your spine
- on your stomach
- on your chest
- on your face
- on your palms
- on your feet and toes
Benefits
- Helps relieve muscle tension and pain
- Reduces stress and anxiety
- Promotes sleep
- May help relieve symptoms of autoimmune diseases
- May help decrease cancer symptoms
- May boost immunity