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Slice of Heaven is a premium skincare, massage therapy spa located in San Jose. Our services also include eyelash extensions, Moroccan mineral body bronzing and airbrush make-up artistry for a flawless face.

The spa massages are unique due to the use of miraculous heat therapy. Heat can be very effective for ongoing and chronic stages on an injury. Eucalyptus essential oils are directly applied on the skin as well as herbal heat pads to loosen sore, tight stubborn muscles.

Unique Therapeutic Massage Therapy via Miraculous Heat Therapy
I incorporate a lot of heat therapy into my massages because it can be very effective for ongoing and chronic stages on an injury. I use eucalyptus essential oils directly on the skin as well as herbal heat pads to loosen sore, tight stubborn muscles. Heat can effectively decrease pain, promote healing by increasing circulation, help tight muscles or muscle spasms to relax, and prepare stiff joints for movement.

How heat therapy works
Many episodes of lower back pain result from strains and over-exertions, creating tension in the muscles and soft tissues around the lower spine. As a result, this restricts proper circulation and sends pain signals to the brain. Muscle spasm in the lower back can create sensations that may range from mild discomfort to excruciating lower back pain. Heat therapy can help relieve pain from the muscle spasm and related tightness in the lower back.

Heat therapy application can help provide lower back pain relief through several mechanisms:

• Heat therapy dilates the blood vessels of the muscles surrounding the lumbar spine. This process increases the flow of oxygen and nutrients to the muscles, helping to heal the damaged tissue.

• Heat stimulates the sensory receptors in the skin, which means that applying heat to the lower back will decrease transmissions of pain signals to the brain and partially relieve the discomfort.

• Heat application facilitates stretching the soft tissues around the spine, including muscles, connective tissue, and adhesions. Consequently, with heat therapy, there will be a decrease in stiffness as well as injury, with an increase in flexibility and overall feeling of comfort. Flexibility is very important for a healthy back.


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