Massage increases the circulation of blood and flow of lymph. The direct mechanical effect of rhythmically applied manual pressure and movement used in massage can dramatically increase the rate of blood flow. This has profound influence on one's health. Cause changes in the blood. Affect muscles throughout the body .
Massage can help loosen contracted, shortened muscles and can stimulate weak, flaccid muscles.
Massage also 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. Increase the body's secretions and excretions. There is a proven increase in the production of gastric juices, saliva, and urine. This suggests that the metabolic rate increases. Affect the nervous system.