Good RX speaks to Chris Nobles LMT, massage therapist at HSS about the different types of massages and the benefits they may offer. 

During a hot stone massage, a therapist places smooth, heated stones on parts of your body before the massage. The stones are usually warmed in hot water. “Heat helps to dilate the blood vessels, which relaxes the tissue and nerves,” said Nobles. He added that the increased blood flow from the heat can also help relax your muscles.

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