~massage increases the blood supply and nutrition to muscles without adding to their load of toxic lactic acid.
~massage improves muscle tone.
~massage acts as a "mechanical cleanser," pushing along lyphatic fluids and hastening the elimination of debris.
~massage stretches the connective tissues and improves circulation.
~massage increases the natural "feel good" hormones oxytocin and dopamine.
~massage helps lessen inflammation and swelling of joints.