Hot Rock Massage

Most massages are becoming increasingly popular as a complementary therapy for many conditions. Here are some of the advantages of receiving a hot rock massage:

• Relieves muscle tension and pain: Heat has been used as a method to relieve muscle tension and pain for years. It helps increase blood flow to the concerned area, can potentially reduce muscle spasms, and increase flexibility. In some cases, alternating hot and cold stones is a good way to reduce inflammation.

• Reduces stress and anxiety: According to the American Massage Therapy Association, “massage therapy can be effective for stress relief”. If you have ever received a massage, regardless of which type it was, you most likely agree with this statement. A study showed that a 15-minute massage break done in the workplace greatly reduced stress compared to a 15-minute break that did not include a massage.

• Helps with sleep: It is thought that massages help you enjoy more quality, restorative sleep. In 2006, a literature review found that a massage may be an alternative to sleeping pills in adults with insomnia. The research found that back massages promote sleep and relaxation.