Deep Relaxation. Therapeutic Heat. Restored Balance.
Hot stone massage is a deeply therapeutic treatment that uses heated stones to relax muscles, improve circulation, and support the body’s natural healing processes. I offer two forms of this treatment: Hot Basalt Stone Massage and Pink Himalayan Salt Stone Massage, each with its own unique benefits.
Hot Basalt Stone Massage
Is Hot Basalt Stone Massage the Right Choice for You?
Hot basalt stones are volcanic stones known for their ability to retain heat. When gently warmed and applied to the body, they allow heat to penetrate deeply into muscles and joints, creating profound relaxation and therapeutic benefit.
How Heat Therapy Works
The application of heat increases skin and joint temperature, which:
- Improves blood circulation
- Encourages deep muscle relaxation
- Decreases joint stiffness
- Increases flexibility
From a scientific perspective, deep heating is thought to:
- Lessen nerve sensitivity
- Increase tissue metabolism and blood flow
- Decrease muscle spindle sensitivity to stretch
- Reduce muscle tone and encourage relaxation
Heat stimulates cutaneous thermoreceptors connected to blood vessels, triggering the release of bradykinin. This relaxes smooth muscle walls and causes vasodilation. Muscle relaxation also occurs through reduced firing of gamma efferent and alpha motor neurons, lowering muscle spindle activity and decreasing muscle tone.
(The Somatic Arts and Sciences Institute, 2017)
Benefits of Hot Basalt Stone Massage
- Deep muscular relaxation
- Relief from muscle tension and stiffness
- Improved circulation
- Reduced stress and nervous system calming
- Enhanced flexibility and movement
Pink Himalayan Salt Stone Massage
A Natural Form of Halotherapy
Pink Himalayan Salt Stone Massage is a unique treatment that combines the warmth of heated salt stones with the therapeutic properties of salt. This treatment is a form of halotherapy, meaning therapy using salt.
Himalayan salt stones naturally release negative ions when warmed, which may help reduce inflammation and support overall balance in the body. The stones can be used over the entire body and contain up to 84 trace minerals, which may be absorbed through the skin.
Salt plays an essential role in many bodily processes, including hydration, nerve function, mood regulation, immune support, and blood pressure balance.
Benefits of Pink Himalayan Salt Stone Massage
This treatment may help to:
- Restore electrolyte balance
- Balance excess acidity within cells and support healthy pH levels
- Improve skin hydration
- Reduce muscle cramping due to the purity of the salt
- Improve circulation and general blood flow
- Support healthy blood pressure regulation
- Enhance metabolic function
- Support detoxification processes
- Improve nutrient absorption, particularly within the intestines
- Nurture kidney function
- Support bone strength
- Improve respiratory function
- Promote healthy sleep patterns
What to Expect From Your Session
Both treatments are deeply relaxing and tailored to your individual needs. Heated stones are used alongside therapeutic massage techniques to encourage deep muscular release while maintaining comfort and safety throughout the session.
If you have a medical condition or are unsure which treatment is best for you, please feel free to get in touch before booking.
Book Your Hot Stone Massage
Whether you choose the grounding warmth of basalt stones or the mineral-rich benefits of Himalayan salt stones, these treatments offer deep relaxation and therapeutic support.
👉 Book your session online at Lymph and Scar Therapy or Reach Out to Begin Your Personalised Therapy in Glasgow to discuss which option is right for you.
