Hot Stone Therapy
We use warm stones to soothe muscle tension, improve circulation, and support deep relaxation alongside your physical therapy treatments.
What Is it?
Hot stone therapy uses warmed stones to relax muscles, increase circulation, and ease soft tissue tension. This modality is used in conjunction with other physical therapy techniques to help reduce discomfort, prepare tissues for manual work, and promote a sense of calm and recovery.
Our Approach
We integrate hot stone therapy into physical therapy sessions to help relax muscle tension, increase circulation, and prepare tissue for deeper manual work. Stones are placed or glided over areas of tightness to encourage relaxation and recovery. This technique is especially helpful for high-stress patients, chronic pain, stiff muscles, or cold-sensitive tissue.
Conditions We Treat
Hot stone therapy supports soft tissue release and relaxation during your physical therapy session.
When We Use Hot Stones:
• Muscle guarding and tension
• Trigger point areas needing softening
• Tissue prep before manual therapy
• General nervous system calming
What Can I Expect
We begin with hands-on assessment to identify tension or guarded areas that may benefit from heat. Warm stones are used to soften tissues, promote blood flow, and prepare muscles for deeper manual therapy. You’ll leave feeling more relaxed and mobile — ready for the next step in your recovery.
What Are the Benefits
• Relaxed and softened tight muscles
• Improved blood flow and circulation
• Preparation for deeper manual therapy
• Gentle release of tension and guarding
• Support for stress recovery and nervous system reset
Additional FAQs
Is hot stone therapy just for relaxation?
Not here. We use it as a targeted tool to release guarded or tight muscles before deeper hands-on or movement work.
What if I’m sensitive to heat?
We monitor your response closely and adjust temperature, placement, or duration to ensure comfort and safety.
