The Hot Stone Massage Manchester Experience

Many people wonder what happens during a hot stone massage. This type of massage therapy is where the massage therapist uses gently heated basalt stones which retain their warmth and help you relax and ease those tensed-up muscles and damaged soft tissues in your body. All in conjunction with the massage strokes of the therapist. During the hot stone massage Manchester clients will experience their therapist placing smooth, flat, pre-heated stones across specific parts of their body, these stones are most commonly basalt, a type of volcanic rock with heat-retaining properties. The stones may be placed up and down the spine, the feet and toes, on the palms of the hands, on the chest, or other parts of the body. This helps muscle relaxation and then the therapist holds a heated stone in each hand as they massage the full body using the Swedish massage techniques you may already be familiar with. Cold stones are sometimes used at the end of the treatment to gently soothe and cool the areas.

The benefits of a hot stones massage are many

Massages in general are a popular complementary treatment for many conditions and minor complaints that clients may be experiencing. The most frequent use of massage is to easemuscle tension and pain. Heat has long been recognised as easing muscular pain and discomfort as it increases the blood flow throughout the body including the affected areas. So naturally massage + heat are an effective combination in reducing pain and associated muscular spasms and giving greater flexibility of movement. Massage and stress relief has long been recognised whether that is in the workplace with an on-site chair massage, or in the relaxing environment of our Manchester Massage salon. The hot stones massage Manchester clients receive from us is certainly said to be particularly effective. Many of our clients report that after massage they have the best night’s sleep! This is certainly one of the side effects that a relaxing treatment such as a hot stones massage brings to most clients who say that they have better sleep patterns and quality of sleep. 

Would you benefit from a hot stone massage?

If you are currently experiencing muscular tension or pain, poor sleep, or anxiety and high-stress levels, then you may benefit from visiting a good massage therapy center such as Manchester Massage and a hot stone massage may be the choice of treatment for you. Our highly trained therapists understand the benefits but are also aware of any potential risks, so will always check your Treatment Form. A hot stone massage is perfectly safe for the majority of people, but if you have a bleeding disorder or are taking blood thinners, have burns on your skin, are diabetic, had very recent surgery, or some other contra-indications, it should be avoided. Always consult your doctor before getting a massage if you have medical conditions that may apply to see if a hot stone massage is a good option for you.