Hot Stone Massage Fort Myers

If you are looking for a hot stone massage in Fort Myers, our office is just a stone’s throw away. We can incorporate smooth, flat, heated rocks into your massage session to allow deeper penetration into the muscle without causing pain or discomfort.  Cold therapy can also be used to help relieve inflammation. Depending on your symptoms, alternating hot and cold stones during your massage can be extremely beneficial.

Hot Stone massage in Fort Myers

Stones, usually basalt river rocks, are placed into a device specifically designed for massage therapy and are heated with water to a temperature of about 125 degrees Fahrenheit.  Once the stones have heated sufficiently, they are held by the massage therapist and are used to work the muscles. Hot stone massage penetrates deep into the muscles helping to relax the muscle fibers and relieve tension and pain.

Benefits of Hot Stone Massage

There are many benefits of hot stone massage. Heat has long been used to ease muscle tension and pain. It helps increase blood flow to the affected area. It may also reduce muscle spasms and increase flexibility and range of motion. The heat also aids in the breakdown of fibrous adhesions and scar tissue.

Is Hot Stone Therapy Safe for Everyone?

Hot Stone Therapy is generally safe if provided by a trained massage therapist. It is, however, a good idea to consult your doctor regarding massage therapy if you suffer from any serious medical condition. Because of the application of heat, those suffering from sunburn should not receive hot stone massage. Also, any condition that interferes with your ability to sense the application of heat to your skin would be a contraindication for massage (i.e. intoxication, nerve damage, diabetes) Other contraindications include pregnancy, any acute or inflamed skin condition, and depressed immune system.