Confused Between Hot Stone Massage and Deep Tissue Massage?

I really need a massage, but I am confused by the dozens of different types to choose from. What’s the difference between Hot Stone Massage and Deep Tissue Massage? How do I know which one to pick?

Many of such kind of questions and confusion often raise in our mind where we didn’t find any optimal reason or solution to go for the best one. Stans Massage Therapy has come up with some information to clear your confusion.

A good massage offer many health benefits. Where there are different 200 types of massage techniques and types are there; all treating different needs and providing various benefits. Let’s break it down. Here are two most popular types of massage you might want to choose from them.

Deep Tissue Massage

Deep Tissue Massage therapy techniques are designed to relive severe muscles tension. Deep Tissue Massage is often recommended for individuals who experience constant pain who involved heavy physical activity, any physical injury. After a deep tissue massage therapy, your pain replaced with a new muscles ache for a day or two. 

Do not confused between “Deep Pressure” and “Deep Tissue”, both are different. A deep tissue massage therapy treatment can be quite intense as a result of the concentrated work.

Hot Stone Massage

Hot Stone Massage Therapy is kind of treatment where the therapist use smooth, heated stones and place them on the body while they massage other part of body. Hot stone massage is for those people who tend to feel chilly or who have cold feet. This is also suited for people who have muscles tension but prefer a lighter massage.

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These are the most popular massages you can get, but there are many others. Regardless, the type of massage you opt for, be sure to tell your therapist which areas you especially need to work on, whether you have any health issues, and, during the massage, how the pressure feels.