Hot stone massage

Hot stone massage

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A massage with warm stones placed on and moved over the body.

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Applied to Chest and back, Skin/body

About the treatment

At a glance

Pain level
The massage should not hurt
Downtime
No downtime

Benefits

  • Warmth that releases tension
  • A deep massage with less pressure
  • Relaxing

Expected results

Most people feel warm, loose and relaxed after the massage.

Overview & Procedure

What the treatment is and how it's performed

What it is

In hot stone massage, smooth, warm stones are used, usually basalt. The stones are placed on set points on the body, and the therapist massages with them. The warmth helps the muscles relax, and the massage can go deeper with less pressure. The therapist checks that the stones are at a safe temperature.

  1. The therapist goes through your health and your wishes.
  2. You lie on a massage bench, well covered with towels.
  3. The therapist massages with oil, and the pressure is adapted to you.
  4. You rest for a while at the end.

The massage takes 60–75 minutes.

Experience & Recovery

Pain level, downtime and healing

The massage should not hurt. The pressure is adapted to you, and you can say so along the way.

  • Common: stiffness or tenderness for one to two days.
  • Uncommon: tiredness or a mild headache for the rest of the day.
  • Rare: bruises or an allergic reaction to the oil.
  • Rare: redness or small burns if the stones are too hot.

  • Drink plenty of water.
  • Take it easy for the rest of the day, if you can.

No downtime.

Expectations & Safety

Who it's for and safety information

  • If you take blood-thinning medicines, tell the therapist. The pressure must then be lighter.
  • If you are pregnant, tell the therapist, so the massage and your position can be adapted.
  • Massage relieves, but does not replace examination of pain you do not know the cause of.

  • Muscle tension and stiffness.
  • Anyone who gets cold easily or likes warmth.
  • Anyone who wants a deep, relaxing massage.

  • A fever, an infection or a fresh injury.
  • Wounds, eczema or a rash where you will be massaged.

Many people have massage regularly, for example once a month, to keep muscle tension down.

  • A current or past blood clot, or inflamed varicose veins.
  • Fresh fractures or recent surgery in the area.
  • Cancer, unless a doctor has cleared you.
  • Reduced sensation in the skin, for example with diabetes. You then cannot feel if the heat is too strong.
  • Pregnancy.
  • Heart disease or high blood pressure that is not well controlled.

Tell the therapist straight away if a stone feels too hot. Contact a doctor if you get blisters, or swelling, pain, warmth and redness in one leg. If you have chest pain or difficulty breathing, call 113.