Hot Stone Massage

Hot Stone Massage is best for people who have muscle pain and tension or who simply want to relax. This type of therapeutic massage is similar to a Swedish massage, only the massage therapist uses heated stones in lieu of or in addition to their hands. It eases muscle tension, improves blood flow, and relieves pain by using heated stones.

Hot stone massage may help:

• ease muscle tension
• improve blood flow
• alleviate pain
• promote relaxation
• relieve stress

During a hot stone massage, heated stones are placed on different areas around your whole body. Your therapist may hold a stone as they massage different parts of your body using Swedish massage techniques using gentle pressure. Sometimes cold stones are also used.

SUMMARY:

Hot stone massage may relieve more muscle tension than a Swedish massage because of the added heat.