This excellent linked article from Healthline provides a very good description of what Hot Stone Therapeutic Massage is all about, including:
WHAT HAPPENS DURING A HOT STONE MASSAGE?
During a hot stone massage, smooth, flat, heated stones are placed on specific parts of your body. These stones provide heat therapy to the muscles, which can help reduce tension and pain. The stones used in hot stone massage are typically basalt, volcanic rock that is usually high in iron, which allows them to absorb heat. The hot stones can be used alone or incorporated into other types of massage, like Swedish massage, using circular movements, kneading, and long strokes.
BENEFITS OF HOT STONE MASSAGE
These include:
- 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
WHO MAY BENEFIT FROM A HOT STONE MASSAGE?
Anyone who is experiencing muscle tension and pain, insomnia, or stress may benefit from a Therapeutic Hot Stone Massage.
SAFETY
When performed by a trained therapist, such as myself, a hot stone massage is quite safe. If you have any concerns, please let me know before getting your massage. See Website Disclaimer.
To sum-up a Therapeutic Hot Stone Massage can:
- reduce stress and anxiety,
- promote relaxation,
- ease pain and muscle tension, and
- be helpful for a variety of health conditions.
Truly Hot Stone Harmony!