Are you in need of a soothing massage that relaxes you to the core of your muscles, from head to toe? If so, opt for some heat and melt away your exhaustion, stress, or aches and pains at your next spa day with a hot stone massage.

A hot stone massage is a unique and ultra-relaxing treatment. During the massage, smooth, flat, heated stones—usually basalt, a type of volcanic rock that retains heat— are placed directly on your skin. Even though the stones are heated, they are never rough or hot enough to burn you.

The stones can be placed along the following parts of your body:

  • Spine
  • Stomach
  • Chest
  • Face
  • Palms
  • Feet and toes

The direct heat of the stones relaxes your muscles and nerves, as well as improves your circulation. After applying oil to your body, your massage therapist will then massage you with the hot stones, enabling smooth movements for a deep massage. Afterward, the stones may be left for a short while to ensure complete relaxation and rejuvenation of the body and mind. Sometimes, cold stones may be applied after your hot stone massage to help calm any engorged blood vessels and to soothe your skin.

Here are four soothing benefits to entice you to book your hot stone massage at RelaxZone:

#1 Soothe Your Aches and Pains

A hot stone massage is the ultimate remedy for injured, sore, and stiff muscles and joints. By administering heat to the affected areas, hot stones increase blood flow, reduce muscle spasms, and improve flexibility and range of motion. Overly tense and stiff muscles can hinder your massage procedure, but with the help of heated stones, you’ll be basking in total relaxation.

#2 Improve Your Circulation

Before the beginning of your massage, the massage therapist places the heated stones on the trigger points of your body. The heat from the stones penetrates deep in your body tissues and opens your blood vessels, resulting in improved circulation. Poor circulation makes you feel fatigued, which causes your muscles to tense and build up fluid and lactic acid. By enhancing your circulation, more oxygen is delivered to your muscles, which helps ease aches and pains.

#3 Wake Up from the Best Sleep Ever

If you are unable to sleep soundly or suffer from a sleep disorder—such as insomnia—a hot stone massage is an ideal alternative solution that’s worth trying. The treatment helps your mind to relax and zen out, allowing you to drift off into a deeper slumber faster. When you wake up, you’ll feel refreshed, rejuvenated, and energized to tackle your daily tasks.

#4 Relieve Your Mental Ailments

In addition to physical relief, hot stone massages can be a beneficial remedy against mental ailments. The heat from the stones along with the comforting touch against your pressure points may help you combat some of the symptoms experienced with stress, anxiety, and depression. While a hot stone massage is not a permanent cure nor a replacement for traditional medicine, it offers you temporary relief and can be an integral part of your treatment.

Book your hot stone massage today!