Hot Stone Massage
A hot stone massage therapy can help you to relax and can also ease the tension of the muscles in your body. It can also help soft tissues in the body that are damaged. When you get a hot stone massage, heated stoned that are flat and smooth, are placed on certain parts of the body.
These stones are usually made of basalt. Basalt is a kind of volcanic rock that is known for its ability to retain heat. The University of New Hampshire Health Services suggest that the hot stones used for a massage should be heated to between 130 degrees to 145 degrees.
Getting A Hot Stone Massage Therapy
When you get a hot stone massage therapy, a licensed therapist will place heated stones on specific body parts. These body parts can include:
- Along the spine
- On top of the stomach
- On the face
- On the chest
- On the palms
- On the feet as well as the toes
A licensed massage therapist could also hold stones that are heated while massaging your body. They could use techniques used in Swedish massages, while holding the heated stones. These include:
- Strokes that are long
- Vibration
- Circular movements
- Kneading
- Tapping
There are also times when cold stones are used. These cold stones are usually used after the hot stones. They can help calm down blood vessels that are engorged, and can also soothe the skin.
What Are The Benefits Of Hot Stone Massages?
Massages are becoming popular as complementary therapy that that help heal various conditions. If you get a hot stone massage, then these are the benefits you may experience:
- Find relief from muscle tension as well as pain
- Reduce stress as well as anxiety
- Get better sleep at night
- May also help relieve symptoms associated with autoimmune diseases
- Can help decrease the symptoms associated with cancer as well
- Can also boost your immunity
A hot stone massage from a licensed massage therapist can be perfect for anyone suffering from muscle pain or tension. If you experience a lot of stress or if you can’t sleep at night, then a hot stone massage may be able to help you as well.
If you want to get a hot stone massage done from a licensed massage therapist, then visit the Urban Acupuncture Center. Those who live in Columbus, Clintonville and Ohio can visit the Urban Acupuncture Center to enjoy a variety of massage services from licensed massage therapists.
For more information about how acupuncture, massage therapy and other alternative healing treatments can help you, please contact the Urban Acupuncture Center Board Certified Licensed Acupuncturist’s team at Indianola Ave, Columbus, Ohio (Clintonville) (614) 725-2488 or click here. Taking new patients in and around greater Columbus, Ohio.