What Is A Hot Stone Massage?
What Is A Hot Stone Massage?
Do you like relaxing and feeling good? Then a hot stone massage will pique your interest! Here at Perfect Day Spa we don’t have clients, we have family. All of our services are aimed at healing the body, mind, and spirit, and a hot stone massage does exactly that.
Hot Stone Massage 101
The hot stone massage is a type of massage therapy that features the placement of hot stones on different areas of the body. The heat released by the stones penetrates deep into the skin and muscles to provide relaxation and relief from pain, tension, and stress.
Next, a massage technique, such as Swedish massage, is performed on the muscles. The result is a deep relaxation of the body and relief from tension.
History Of Hot Stone Therapy
There is some debate about where exactly the practice of using hot stones first began. Some say it was invented in China over 2,000 years ago, others say it first began in India 5,000 years ago.
One thing is certain though: long ago many cultures discovered the benefits of hot stones and have been using them on, and for, the human body. To this day certain Native Americans tribes use hot stones in “sweat lodges”, which are similar to saunas. They also used hot stones for pain relief, including placing them on the abdomen to relieve menstrual cramps.
The Benefits Of Hot Stone Massage
We’ve already mentioned that hot stone massage offers relief from pain, tension, and stress, but let us explain why.
Studies prove that a hot stone massage can reduce stress and anxiety by triggering the production of endorphins, the feel-good hormones, while reducing the stress hormones cortisol and norepinephrine.
Additionally, hot stone massage lowers substance P levels, and this is what is responsible for transmitting pain signals. People with conditions that cause pain, like fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis, report significant reductions in pain levels after having hot stone massage therapy.
Hot stone massage also improves:
- Blood circulation
- Digestion
- Restful sleep
- Autoimmune and inflammatory conditions
- The immune system
A hot stone massage with Swedish massage increases lymphocytes, which help the body fight infection. Having a healthy immune system is always important, but especially for those with compromised immune systems, such as cancer patients.
Manage Cancer Symptoms
A hot stone massage can really help those with cancer. It helps to alleviate the symptoms cancer patients experience, including the symptoms some cancer treatments cause. A hot stone massage can reduce nausea, depression, pain, and insomnia.
Learn More About Relaxation and Wellness Treatments With Perfect Day Spa
Come home to Perfect Balance Day Spa and let us show you some TLC. We understand how hard it can be to feel and look good, and we’re here to help you be the best version of yourself. We proudly serve Indianapolis, Indiana and we look forward to helping you recharge any way we can.
Aside from hot stone massage, we offer a variety of services. Try an eyelash lift or one of signature facials, or schedule a consultation and speak with a member of our team about how we can cater to your health and beauty desires.
