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What is Hot Stone Massage?
Everything you need to know
This is a type of massage where hot, flat stones are placed on parts of the body to help stimulate relaxation. More specifically, these stones are often made of basalt, which is a type of volcanic rock that retains heat.
In addition to reduced tension, the hot stones can also ease damaged soft tissue.
In terms of where the stones are often placed, most commonly, stones are placed along the spine, the chest, the stomach, the feet, and even on the face if you seem to be carrying a lot of tension in your face muscles.
Keep in mind, this massage experience often entails more than just placing the stones on your body, your therapist will also likely practice some Swedish massage techniques to further bring about relaxation.
Lastly, after the stones have been placed and done their job, cold stones may be utilized in order to reduce any irritation that may have occurred due to the heat. Having said that, irritation should be minimal and the stones should not cause pain.
Get prepared for your massage
As mentioned, hot stones are applied to various parts of the body, depending on where you’re experiencing pain and tension. The exact location of your pain/tension will determine your position during your massage. For instance, if the stones are applied to your face/stomach, you’ll be on your back. If the stones are on your back, you’ll be on your stomach.
You’ll find that the stones are smooth and have enough weight to them that they will create some pressure on the desired points.
Is the heat from the stones painful, you might be wondering? The process isn’t painful and the stones should be heated in a professional oven to help control the temperature. If you do find that the stones are hot enough to cause discomfort, you’ll want to make this known to your therapist to avoid any burns.
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60 minutes $130.00
75 minutes $145.00
90 minutes $160.00
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You do want the stones to be warm enough to fulfill the intended purpose of the massage. If necessary, the heat from the stones will allow your therapist to work on deep tissue, allowing you to get even more out of your massage.
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You may be surprised to discover that hot stone massage dates back 5000 years ago in India. About 3000 years later, the Chinese started using hot stones to treat disease and help with digestion.
Next, you’ll find hot stones used in Hawaii, where locals realized wrapping heated lava rocks and applying them to the body brought pain relief.
We didn’t see heated stones being used in North America until sweat lodges started becoming popular, and even then, the stones weren’t applied directly to the body.
In modern-day hot stone massage, you’ll find that each therapist has a different method for how they apply the hot stones. For some, they alternate between cold and hot stones, while others exclusively focus on using hot stones. Some even use the stones to massage the body, using pressure and gentle gliding techniques.
Whatever the case, the benefits of applying direct heat to sore muscles have proved to be undeniable.
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Curious about the stones that are used during your hot stone massage?
As mentioned, you’ll find that the stones used are usually smooth and flat. They are typically several inches long, and they should be heated in a professional electric oven to control the heat.
In most instances, stones are heated to 110-130 F, which may seem very hot, but as mentioned, applying the stones should not hurt, and if they do, it should be addressed with
your therapist.
In some instances, a therapist will apply the stones to parts of the body that open up energy channels; however, these more Eastern massage principles will vary from therapist to therapist. The most key parts of the body where the stones should be applied are on painful muscles or points of tension.
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Hot stone massage brings you all the benefits of a regular massage, this massage technique steps it a notch with the use of heated basalt stones and your choice of essential oil. Over thousands of years, we’ve seen how hot stones can improve quality of sleep and alleviate tension. Try your hot stone massage today here at in2itive Touch & Wellness.
