Massage:
- promotes relaxation and reduces stress and anxiety
- improves circulation, relieving congestion in the body
- stimulates lymph circulation, hastening the elimination of wastes in the body
- relieves tension, muscular tightness and stiffness. It also relaxes muscle spasms.
- increases blood supply to the muscles, thus increasing nutrition which reduces muscle fatigue and soreness
- improves muscle tone, prevents muscle atrophy
- stretches connective tissue, improves its circulation and nutrition thus breaks down or prevents the formation of adhesions
- helps to reduce oedema (excess fluid in the tissue)
- can have a stimulating or soothing effect on the nerves depending on the techniques used
- helps to ease emotional trauma
- above all, can make you feel good