www.sciencetimes.com – People always search for a way to relax after the stressful time and hot stone massage therapy is one such way. This massage therapy has some good benefits.
There are a number of different techniques that a massage therapist can apply to relax the long and skeletal muscles of the body. Various movements like the tapping, circular motions, long strokes and others. But, apart from these, one very beneficial therapy is the hot stone massage therapy.
The massage therapist used hot stones and the regular massage techniques at the time of the hot stone massage therapy. During this massage, the therapist first places the stones in the hot water in order to warm them up. Then these stones are placed onto particular areas of the body, like the feet, the stomach, the hands, the face and the back.
The stones used in the hot stone massage therapy are mainly made of basalt rock. These flat, smooth stones can retain heat for a longer time. According to the Medical News Today, some therapists hold them in the hands and apply them to massage with. This process helps to treat the muscles deeply without using extra pressure and it provides more relaxation.
