Are you stressed out?

Maybe, you really need to do something to just relax. You might need to visit a spa to get a 90-minute massage or something better – like a relaxing hot stone massage.

Hot stone massage techniques includes flat smooth volcanic stones called Basalt. These stones are known for locking heat in, making them perfect for a long and leisurely session.

Before your session, the licensed therapists sanitizes the stones and soaks them in hot water with a temperature of about 120-150 degrees. They are then carefully placed on either the spine, back, legs, stomach, face or hands.

If you’re looking for the best hot stone massage in Charlotte, NC, we at Day Break Massage & Wellness got you covered.

WHY CHOOSE A HOT STONE MASSAGE?

A typical massage can do the job of getting one relaxed and rejuvenated. Usually, you’d feel a bit of discomfort on the onset of your session as your therapist works the tightness of your muscles out.

Hot stones does that for the therapist. The heat emanating from the stones soften your tight muscles which is similar to relieving muscle pain by applying hot compress.

Once the hard taut muscles are tender, it is easier for the massage therapist to sort out the kinks with ease. In other words, you experience pure comfort and relaxation.

In addition, hot stone massages has many health benefits.

 

BENEFITS OF A HOT STONE MASSAGE

Like other massages, a hot stone massage is great to relieve stress and induce relaxation. But, that’s not the only benefit. Here are some of the benefits you can expect to receive:

• Pain Relief – heat is known to be a primary treatment for swelling or pain which is why athletes use warm compress on injuries. Hot stone massage does the same. It relieves the pain of taut and tight muscles. 
• Blood Circulation – one of the reasons why the stones are left to sit on certain parts of the body for a period of time is not only to soften the muscles but to also open up blood vessels to improve blood circulation. Poor blood circulation contributes to tensed muscles thus includes aches and pains.
• Promotes Better Sleep – stress doesn’t help one get a good night’s sleep. One usually wakes up even more tired and with aches and pains. A hot stone massage promotes better sleep because of its guaranteed muscle relaxation.