Hot stone massage combats back pain and stress
Hot stone massage is a massage performed with hot basalt stones throughout the body, including the face and head, which helps to relax and relieve the stress accumulated during daily tasks.
- Initially.
- A full body massage is performed with abundant oil.
- Then the therapist also performs a gentle massage with the heated stone.
- Letting it rest for a few minutes.
- At specific points of the body.
- Called key points of acupressure.
Benefits of hot stone massage include
Hot stone massage takes an average duration of 90 minutes and is ideal for colder winter days.
To do a hot stone massage, you need:
Although hot stone massage can be performed at home, it should, as far as possible, be performed by a qualified professional to guarantee the best results.
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Hot stone massage is contraindicated for people with acute asthma, acute cystitis, acute infections, injuries, skin diseases, cancer and during pregnancy.