{"id":78474,"date":"2022-06-21T08:44:23","date_gmt":"2022-06-21T08:44:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.soothe.com\/?p=78474"},"modified":"2024-05-14T22:44:13","modified_gmt":"2024-05-14T22:44:13","slug":"hot-stone-massage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.soothe.com\/articles\/hot-stone-massage\/","title":{"rendered":"Hot Stone Massage: What Is It, Benefits, And Everything You Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Many of you have seen the images – you know, the ones where someone is relaxing with stones on their back. Nearly every massage\/spa company uses them for marketing and advertising. They’re very effective, they do make you want to get one, right? But is it an actual massage? Can a hot stone massage help you? What are hot stones?<\/p>\n\n

In this article, you’re going to learn what hot stones are, how they’re used in massage, and how they can benefit you if you’re thinking about booking a massage. By the end, we hope you have all the knowledge you need to decide whether a hot stone massage is right for you or not. Let’s get started.<\/p>\n\n

What Is A Hot Stone Massage?<\/h2>\n\n

A hot stone massage is a unique type of massage session or enhancement. It\u2019s used to help you relax and ease tense muscles, improve circulation, and help damaged soft tissues in your body.\u00a0This type of massage involves the use and placement of basalt River rock on different points of the body. The rocks are heated before use and the massage therapist can use them on troubled areas during your massage.<\/p>\n\n

What Does A Hot Stone Massage Feel Like?<\/h2>\n\n

During a hot stone massage, smooth, flat, heated stones are placed on specific parts of your body. The stones are usually made of basalt, a type of volcanic rock that retains heat.<\/p>\n\n

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According to research, hot massage stones are heated to between 130 and 145 degrees, although you’ll find some massage therapists prefer to use slightly lower or higher temperatures.<\/p>\n\n

During the massage, the stones may be placed:<\/p>\n\n