While more research is needed to confirm the many benefits of massage, to date studies have found that massage can also be helpful for:
Easing muscle ache and tension • Relieving headache and migraine pain • Alleviating low-back pain Improving range of motion • Stimulating and lengthening weak, tight, or underdeveloped muscles Assisting with shorter, less difficult deliveries for expectant mothers• Increasing joint flexibility Diminishing depression and anxiety • Promoting relaxation • Releasing endorphins & enhancing mood • Boosting circulation Reducing the discomfort caused by post-surgical adhesions, scarring and swelling Improving the condition of the body's largest organ – the skin