Benefits of Massage

Benefits of Massage

Everyone knows massage is a great way to relax the mind and body and rejuvenate sore muscles. It is the effects massage has on the body that allows that to happen.

Massage aims to produce three types of effect on the body systems: physical, physiological and psychological.

Physical Effects Physiological Effects Psychological Effects
  • stretch soft tissue
  • relieve muscle tension
  • improve flexibility
  • reduce muscle spasm
  • improve formation of scar tissue
  • reduce swelling
  • increase blood and lymph flow
  • increase supply of oxygen and nutrients to soft tissue
  • decrease waste products
  • relieve pain
  • stimulate nervous system
  • reduce tension and anxiety
  • pain relief
  • stimulate physical activity

These effects are closely interrelated. However, it is the initial physical effects that lead to the physiological and psychological responses in the body.