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Hot stone massage therapy has a unique connection with natural therapeutic qualities.
Hot stone massage therapy offers a deep sense of relaxation, profoundness and sacredness. It involves an application of water-heated basalt stones of varying size to key points on the body such as shoulders, arms, legs, hands, feet, palm, back and between the toes. The idea behind a deep massage with the stones is to create a sensation of comfort and warmth. The direct heat allows a great relief than with the regular massage.
A common misconception concerning hot stone therapy massage is that it will be painful. The stones about the size of eggs are always smooth and prior to applying them to your body, the therapist always has the stones in their hands. The heat is meant to penetrate gently and gradually. Your therapist will monitor the temperature of the stones very carefully, which result in a very pleasurable experience that is sure to take you back for more.
Hot Massage Therapy, Natural Stress Relief
Over the last decade, hot massage stone holistic therapy has become more popular and increasingly acceptable as people are looking at outside western medicine for ways to help them treat physical and mental stress, physical pain, muscle strain, inflammation, insomnia, circulatory problems and even depression.
Hot Massage providing greater relief than other massage therapies
While all types of massage therapies can help relieve pain caused by stiff muscles, tense joints or injuries, a hot stone massage may provide better relief due to the intense nature of the massage. Because the hot stones allow the massage therapist to penetrate deeper, you may find that a hot stone massage leaves you feeling physically better than a massage that does not incorporate heat.
Benefits
Hot Stone Massage therapy massage can be used to treat a variety of conditions including:
- Muscle Relaxation
- Pain Relief
- Normalizing body functions
- Improved Circulation
- Spiritual well-being
- Easing some of your mental stress and tension
- Help your body to heal itself
- Increase blood circulation
- Relax the muscles, allow the mind to calm and assume a meditative state
- Induce a feeling of well-being
If you are looking for a holistic practitioner in your area, the best place to search is through HolisticGuidance.com. The Holistic Guidance website lists the name, contact information and other basic and detailed descriptions of holistic practitioners in each practice area.
This article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a recommendation or referral to alternative medicine practices. Please make sure to evaluate your practitioner before selecting to ensure they are in the field that is right for you