Well, a hot stone massage is a popular technique, but you can really benefit more from using a combination of hot stone and cold stone massage therapy.
As with hot stones, you need to use a calibrated thermometer to ensure the stones are the right temperature—ranging from room temperature to 25 F. With cold stones it is important to make sure you chill them properly. Cold stones can be really effective for chronic and acute conditions, such as injuries and inflammation. Cold stones help remove heat from the body and allow the client to relax the affected area.