The most amazing thing about massages is the relaxation they give to your muscles. The relief is second to none as the after effect of the Massage therapists touch can still be felt on your muscles days after, but there’s something better than the tender touch of the massage therapist.
Another way to enjoy massages with way more benefits is opting for a hot stone massage. The process involves the use of small smooth heated stones placed on your body.
These smooth, flat basalt stones contain iron and are very good at retaining heat. They are volcanic stones which are sourced from beaches or river water in Mexico or Chile. These stones are heated to about 120-130 degrees Fahrenheit, so they are not too hot and not too warm to produce the effect on your skin. They are then placed on your back, legs and between the toes while the Spa Therapist puts some in his or her palms and uses them to gently massage your body. A hot stone massage Dubai session could take up to 60-90 minutes depending, if it’s a typical or a full body massage.
Benefits of a Hot Stone Massage
Hot stone massage provides you with amazing therapeutic benefits. It also does wonders to your tissue and muscles thereby providing great health benefits which include:
- Reducing tensed muscles
- Alleviating pain and aches in joints and muscles
- Alleviating depression
- Providing better sleep by reducing cortisol levels
- Improving blood flow and circulation
- Aiding natural detoxing
- Helping to achieve relaxation
How Safe Is Hot Stone Massage?
Hot stone massage therapy is completely safe as long as it’s done by professionally trained registered massage therapists. This is because they make sure to check the temperature of the stones using a thermometer to avoid skin burn or any harm to your skin.
Although there might be some mild after effect of hot stone massage which may include redness or irritation of skin and increased blood circulation. But these are completely normal and expected because of the nature of the massage and reactions of various skin types to heat.
Hot stone massage may release toxins in your muscles which could cause other after effects like dizziness, nausea, fatigue and frequent urination. You can help regulate the side effects by taking in lots of water and resting till you outgrow them. Also try to monitor your body reaction after the treatment. You may need to avoid the sun or heat for 12-24 hours to aid your body’s fast detox.
Is Hot Stone Massage for Everyone?
Sadly, no. Hot stone massage may not be for you if you are terminally ill, pregnant, or have recently undergone surgery, radiation or chemotherapy. Also, if you happen to have high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, metal implants, tumors, varicose veins, or are on any blood thinning medication.
If you happen to fall under any of these health categories, please confirm with your doctor before visiting a European massage Dubai.
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