Hot stone massage is a massage therapy that uses the temperature of the stone combined with pressure when massaging. The stone used comes from volcanic lava that can retain heat for a long time, is polished smooth, soaked in water and heated to a suitable temperature.
When performing this massage therapy, hot stones will be placed on acupressure points, affecting the human body in the form of extremely small waves, based on the temperature difference to increase energy in the body. .
In many cases, stones are coated with essential oils and used to massage the entire body. Among them, the back, legs, arms, and feet are often the parts that are most often cared for with oiled hot stones.