Stone Therapy is an ancient healing art thats been around for thousands of years. Heat has long been used in medical science for reducing pain, muscle relaxation, and increasing blood flow.Hot Stone massage uses the deep penetrating heat from smooth basalt rocks heated in a warm bath at approximately 122-127 degrees fahrenheit.The warm stones can be placed on various points of the body or used as a tool to glide along muscle tissue to melt tension away. Hot stone massage is a popular spa technique that should not be overlooked as an effective pain management aid.