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<br> People who seek ways to relieve stress are increasingly turning to hot stone massages. Hot stone massage, also referred to as reflexology is a type of alternative therapeutic massage therapy and bodywork that involves the application of several heated or cold stones to the body to aid in of relaxation, healing and pain relief. The stones are heated in a room at a low temperature, typically below their melting point (aluminum and titanium). The heat is then applied to specific areas of the body , which is believed to increase the flow of energy through the "qi" or energy within the body.<br><br> <br><br><br><br> <br><br>The soothing, numbing sensation experienced from receiving massages using hot stones is known to relieve muscle tension and muscle spasms that are associated with injuries. This is due to the warm heat of the stones relaxes the muscles and allows them to better absorb the heat produced by the stones. It can also reli