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The Benefits of Hot Stone Massage<\/h2>\n

Recently, Healthline.com reported on the health benefits of hot stone massage. They began by defining the basics: \u201cA hot stone massage is a type of massage therapy. It\u2019s used to help you relax and ease tense muscles and damaged soft tissues throughout your body,\u201d they said. \u201cDuring a hot stone massage, smooth, flat, heated stones are placed on specific parts of your body. The stones are usually made of basalt, a type of volcanic rock that retains heat. According to the University of New Hampshire Health Services, hot massage stones are heated to between 130 and 145 degrees.\u201d<\/p>\n

At the Raven Spa, which offers hot stone\u00a0massages in Santa Monica\u00a0and Silverlake, hot stone massage provides a unique connection with nature. Our Los Angeles spas use smooth, basalt rocks of varying sizes gathered from deep within the earth, which are heated and placed on key points along the body. This deeply relaxes the muscles and the mind, creating a sense of comfort. Warm oil is then used in combination with long fluid strokes that connect the hand and stone.<\/p>\n

The effect is unparalleled. You can feel your body releasing the tension it has stored while, at the same time, your mind and senses are soothed.<\/p>\n

According to Healthline.com, this treatment is not only feels incredible, like all massage therapies, it also offers many benefits. This is what they noted:<\/p>\n

Helps relieve muscle tension and pain<\/h3>\n

Heat has long been used to ease muscle tension and pain. It helps increase blood flow to the affected area. It may also reduce muscle spasms and increase flexibility and range of motion. Cold therapy helps relieve inflammation. Depending on your symptoms, alternating hot and cold stones during your massage may be helpful.<\/p>\n

May help relieve symptoms of autoimmune diseases<\/h3>\n

Hot stone massage may relieve painful conditions such as fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes widespread, chronic pain. According to a 2002\u00a0study<\/a>, people with fibromyalgia who received a 30-minute massage slept longer, had fewer trigger points, and had decreased levels of substance P (a substance involved in transmitting pain signals) than people with the condition who received relaxation therapy. More research is needed, however, before massage becomes a standard fibromyalgia treatment.<\/p>\n

A 2013\u00a0study<\/a>\u00a0found that people with rheumatoid arthritis may benefit from a moderate-pressure massage, such as hot stone massage. Participants in the study experienced less pain, greater grip strength, and a greater range of motion after one month of massage therapy.<\/p>\n

Reduces stress and anxiety<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s the position of the American Massage Therapy Association that \u201cmassage therapy can be effective for stress relief.\u201d Research supports their opinion. A 2001\u00a0study<\/a>\u00a0showed that a ten-minute massage improved cardiovascular responses such as stroke volume. A 1997\u00a0study<\/a>\u00a0found that 15-minute, onsite chair massages in the workplace significantly reduced stress compared to a 15-minute break without massage.<\/p>\n

Promotes sleep<\/h3>\n

A 2006 literature\u00a0review<\/a>\u00a0found massage may be an alternative to sleeping pills in adults with insomnia. The research showed that back massage helped promote relaxation and sleep. A 2001\u00a0study<\/a>\u00a0showed that infants with sleep problems who were given a 15-minute massage by their parents went to sleep faster. They were also more alert, active, and positive upon awakening. Massage is thought to help you enjoy more restorative sleep, although it\u2019s not completely understood why.<\/p>\n

May boost immunity<\/h3>\n

Massage may give your immune system a boost. According to a 2010\u00a0study<\/a>, a single session of Swedish massage therapy had a positive and acute impact on immunity. Blood samples taken before and after the massage showed a decrease in arginine-vasopressin, a hormone that helps regulate blood pressure and water retention.<\/p>\n

If you would like to experience the healing benefits of Hawaiian Hot Stone Massage yourself, please call the Raven\u00a0Spa in Los Angeles. We have two locations to serve your needs, including what has become known as one of the best\u00a0massage places in Santa Monica,\u00a0at\u00a0208 Pier Avenue<\/a><\/p>\n

Our Silverlake spa, located at\u00a02910 Rowena Ave<\/a>., is also rated among the top\u00a0spas in Los Angeles. For your convenience, both of our\u00a0Los Angeles spas\u00a0are open daily from 10 am to 9 pm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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