Not only are hot stones nice during the cold winter months, but hot stones are also beneficial in many ways such as in reducing stress and anxiety, promoting relaxation, pain relief and even helping with muscle tension. These are only some of the benefits that hot stones can offer in massage.
When applying heat to the skin, your blood vessels expand which increases circulation in affected areas. This can help reduce muscle spasms and help with tissue repair. Increased circulation has a positive effect on the body and the mind.
If you are in pain due to a condition called fibromyalgia, hot stones can be beneficial by aiding in pain relief. Fibromyalgia is a painful condition that often goes undiagnosed. The patient is usually suffering for years without knowing what’s causing the pain and fatigue and unaware of what they can do to improve their health. With this condition, utilizing the heat from the stones along with gentle massage techniques this can be very beneficial.
Let’s say you have trouble sleeping at night and can’t seem to get enough sleep. Coming in to receive a hot stone massage promotes relaxation, which soothes the nervous system, in the end helping you get a better night's sleep. Overall it helps improves your general quality of sleep. When you relax better, you sleep better.
Hot stones are complimentary during every massage session here at Ames Spine & Sport, so if you have never experienced a hot stone massage, I highly encourage you to do so!