What is Hot Stone Massage:
A Hot Stone Massage is a form of alternative medicine massage therapy and bodywork involving placing several either heated or cooled stones to the body for pain relief, relaxation, and treatment.
What’s the Difference Between a Hot Stone Massage and a Regular Massage?
Stones can be used alone or added to other types of massage for additional benefits. Massage therapists can hold them as they massage the body using traditional techniques, including kneading, long strokes, and vibration.
How Does Hot Stone Massage Work?
Hot stones harness the power of heat to induce relaxation. Stones warmed to the proper heat on specific body parts where they illicit calm and loosen up muscles for subsequent bodywork. Heat enhances circulation and improves the quality of treatment. Locations include focal points in areas where clients feel discomfort.
For someone with lower back pain, I might place a row of stones along the spine from the base of the neck to the top of the pelvis. I also may use stones on the tops and soles of feet to enhance energy flow. On the forehead, stones can relieve headaches. Other common spots include the abdomen, chest, face, and palms.
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 body parts.
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
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