There are MANY more basalt and marble stones than we sell on this site utilized at spas for hands-on hot or cold stone massage.
This is primarily because many of the stones used in spas are being used by a licensed therapist working ON YOU, rather than you using them on yourself.
The stones you see listed below are the ones we have selected as the most beneficial for home use.
You should proceed with caution when using any of them. You can very literally burn yourself with stones that are too hot or cold for use. (BE CAREFUL!)
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Basalt Stones
 All of the Basalt Stones
These oblong-shaped stones are made of smoothed volcanic rock and hold heat for an exceptionally long time.
Use them to add the circulation improving benefits of heat applied to the muscles to accelerate the effects of your SMR efforts, or simply lay them on top of your trouble area and let the heat soak into your body tissues.
These natural stones will vary slightly in exact size and shape, but the general dimensions are noted for each stone.
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Neck Pillow Stone
This oblong-shaped basalt stone is ideal for uses where you want the effect of a ball or small roller coupled with heat to more quickly loosen up tight muscular knots.
Heat it in hot water to about 110 degrees, but be careful when first applying to the skin! It is best to use a barrier (sheet, shirt, or towel) between your skin and the stone to prevent any burns.
Use it under your neck for a warming sensation that can help with tension headaches. Or use it under your arm, thigh, or calf while doing some of the standard SMR exercises.
Your price = $7.95 each
SIZE: 3.0-4.0″ L x 1.5-2.5″ W x L x 1.5-2.5″ T
(These natural stones will vary slightly in exact size and shape)
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Sacral/Belly Stone
This larger oblong-shaped basalt stone is ideal for uses where you want the effect of a larger area of heat applied to the body to more quickly loosen up tight muscular knots.
Heat it in hot water to about 110 degrees, but be careful when first applying to the skin! It is best to use a barrier (sheet, shirt, or towel) between your skin and the stone to prevent any burns.
Use it on your belly to help with tummy trouble, cramps, & to help tight muscles. Use them under your thighs while doing some of the standard large roller SMR exercises to get a quicker release of those tight knots in your quads.
Your price = $8.95 each
SIZE: 4.5-5.0″ L x 3.0-4.0″ W x L x 1.5-2.5″ T
(These natural stones will vary slightly in exact size and shape)
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Marble Cold Stones
 All of the Marble Stones
These hand-carved marble stones are ideal for applying cold therapy while practicing SMR techniques, or just laying the stone on your inflamed tissues to enjoy the benefits of the cooling sensation of chilled marble stones.
Use them like you would an ice pack that won’t melt, or cool cucumbers that you don’t need to slice.
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Neck Pillow Stone
This oblong-shaped carved marble stone is ideal for uses where you want the effect of a ball or small roller coupled with cold to reduce inflammation caused by muscles engorged with too much blood (like right after an extremely intense workout).
Chill it in the refrigerator or freezer, but be careful when first applying to the skin! It is best to use a barrier (sheet, shirt, or towel) between your skin and the stone to prevent freezer burn.
Use it under your neck for a cooling sensation that can help with tension headaches. Or use it under your arm or calf while doing some of the standard SMR exercises.
For a treat, place this stone on your shower floor and allow the hot or warm water to run over your foot while you gently press your arch against the top of the stone. (FANTASTIC for any type of foot pain caused by tight muscles!) Marble stone does not retain heat as long as basalt stone does, so this stone is not ideal for warm or hot stone work except while in the bath or shower where the heat is continuously applied.
Your price = $39.95 each
SIZE: 5.25″ L x 2.5″ W x 1.5″ T
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Sacrum/Belly Stone
This rectangular-shaped carved marble stone is ideal for uses where you want the effect of cold to reduce inflammation caused by muscles engorged with too much blood (like right after an extremely intense workout) without the hassle of the object melting or changing shape (like ice).
Chill it in the refrigerator or freezer, but be careful when first applying to the skin! It is best to use a barrier (sheet, shirt, or towel) between your skin and the stone to prevent freezer burn.
Use it under your lower back or sacrum for a cooling sensation that can help with back or SI joint discomfort. Or use it under your thigh or calf prior to doing SMR for your quads, hamstrings, or calves to get faster releases when doing SMR.
Your price = $39.95 each
SIZE: 6.25″ L x 4″ W x 0.75″ T
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Marble Hand Stones
These dome-shaped marble stones are ideal for uses where you want a ball that won’t roll away.
Chill them in the refrigerator or freezer, but be careful when first applying to the skin! It is best to use a barrier (sheet, shirt, or towel) between your skin and the stone to prevent freezer burn.
Use them under your neck for a cooling sensation that can help with tension headaches. Or use them under your arm or calf while doing some of the standard SMR exercises.
For a treat, place one marble hand stone on your shower floor and allow the hot or warm water to run over your foot while you gently press your arch into the dome side of the stone. (FANTASTIC for any type of foot pain caused by tight muscles!) Marble stone does not retain heat as long as basalt stone does, so these hand stones are not ideal for warm or hot stone work except while in the bath or shower where the heat is continuously applied.
Your price for 1 Hand Stone = $25.95 each
Your price for a pair (pictured) = $49.95
SIZE: 3.0″ L x 3.0″ W x 2.125″ T
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Marble Cylinder
This is the ONLY marble stone recommended by the massage stone manufacturer for both hot or cold stone work.
Marble doesn’t tend to hold heat well like the basalt Stones, which are the stone of choice for heat work.
You can chill this cylinder in the refrigerator or freezer, or warm it under the hot water in your sink or in a stone heater (similar to a crock pot).
But be careful when first applying to the skin! It is best to use a barrier (sheet, shirt, or towel) between your skin and the stone to prevent damage to your skin.
Use the marble cylinder much like any other SMR roller under your forearm, upper arm, neck, calf, or arch of the foot while doing some of the standard SMR exercises.
When heated or chilled the temperature change can greatly assist the soft tissue in responding more quickly to the pressure applied during the SMR exercises.
Get 30 minutes of calf work done in less than 5 minutes!
Use this with the hand stone in the shower for a treat. Place the cylinder and hand stone on your shower floor and allow the hot or warm water to run over your foot while you slowly roll your arch several times on the cylinder and then gently press your arch into the dome side of the stone. (FANTASTIC for any type of foot pain caused by tight muscles!)
Your price = $17.95
SIZE: 4.0″ L x 1.375″ Diameter
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Legal Disclaimer
Any suggestions for use of the cold or hot stones are made for educational purposes only. In any case in which you are experiencing pain or discomfort, you should contact a licensed therapist to receive a proper diagnosis. No claim is made to provide relief of any diagnosed disorder. The responsiblity for the proper use of any of the products or educational materials found on this site are the sole responsibility of the user. |
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