Massage affects the muscles and other soft tissues throughout the body. It loosens contracted, shortened, hardened muscles, and can stimulate weak muscles. Chronic muscle tension reduces the circulation of the blood and movement of lymph in an area.

Massage Improves Blood Circulation

Massage can increase the oxygen capacity of the blood by 10-15%. By indirectly or directly stimulation nerves that supply internal organs, blood vessels of these organs dilate and allowing greater blood supply to them.

Massage Results in Increased Mobility and Range of Motion of Joints

Massage provides a gentle stretching action to both the muscles and connective tissues that surround and support the muscles and many other parts of the body, which helps keep these tissues elastic.

Massage Stimulates or Soothes Nervous System

Massage balances the nervous system by soothing or stimulating it, depending on which effect is needed by the individual at the time of the massage.

Massage Relieves Acute and Chronic Pains

Massage can promote recovery from muscle fatigue and from minor aches and pains.