Heat therapy is an important part of body rubs, and can be used in a variety of ways. Heat helps to relax the muscles, reduce tension and pain, improve circulation, increase flexibility and range of motion in joints, as well as promote healing.
One way heat therapy is commonly used during body rubs is through warm towels or heating pads placed on specific areas that are tense or painful. This method has been found to effectively relieve muscle tension by increasing blood flow to the area which helps bring oxygenated nutrients necessary for repair while also aiding relaxation with its soothing warmth. Additionally it can help ease joint stiffness by improving flexibility so people may experience less discomfort when performing daily activities such as sitting at a desk or lifting objects from the ground.
Another form of heat therapy often employed during body rubs involves using heated stones placed along pressure points throughout the back and other areas where there may be tightness due to stress build-up over time. The warmth penetrates deeply into tissues providing relief from deep muscular aches while simultaneously promoting relaxation with calming aromatherapy scents released into the air surrounding them resulting in overall improved wellbeing both physically and mentally after each session ends successfully!