June 20, 2022

Benefits of Getting a Hot Stone Massage

A hot stone massage is a Swedish relaxation technique in which hot flat basalt stones dipped in water are placed on different parts of your body, helping you release muscle tension and strain and improve your sleep quality and health.

What to expect during a hot stone massage therapy?

During a hot stone massage in Costa mesa, hot stones, a type of volcanic rock, are dipped in hot water and heated up to 145 degrees. These are then placed strategically on different parts of your body like the spine, stomach, face, palms, feet, neck, etc., for a few minutes, followed by a Swedish massage in circular, vibrational, tapping, kneading, and long stroke movements using stones. 

Alternatively, cold stones can also promote muscle relaxation and relief from varicose veins pain. The procedure usually lasts for 45 minutes to 1 hour. You can set the temperature of the stones and the tone of the massage strokes that promotes maximum relaxation for you.

What are the health benefits of a hot stone massage?

Suppose you have symptoms of stress, insomnia, muscle pain, chronic diseases of joints, heart, nervous system, varicose veins, diabetes, and other autoimmune diseases. In that case, a hot stone massage therapy will benefit you and provide you instant relief.

• Reduces stress and anxiety.

Studies have shown the effectiveness of massage therapies in stress relief. Daily massage therapy of 10 minutes promotes increased stroke volume up to 10% and relief from cardio-vascular symptoms.

• Helps relieve muscle tension and promotes relaxation. 

A daily luxury massage costa mesa of 10 minutes helps relieve daily muscle stress and improves your overall energy and health, promoting a good night’s sleep and maximum healing. 

• Helps in pain relief due to chronic and autoimmune diseases. 

Massage therapy is also included in the post-surgical rehabilitation of patients undergoing abdominal, cardiovascular, and neurological surgical procedures. It is also shown to improve symptoms of autoimmune diseases and promotes overall relaxation and health.

Risks and contraindications

These massage therapies are performed by experts and are generally safe. You should consult your doctor in the following cases:- 

• If you have osteoporosis and underwent any joint surgery recently. 
• If you are on blood thinners. 
• Have an open wound. 
• Skin diseases 
• Low platelet count. 

Hot stone massage therapies are an effective form of stress relief. If you have any discomfort in your body, contact us and schedule your appointment to enjoy a stress-free, energy-healing massage therapy by our prime professionals.