Consequently, inactive people fail to stimulate lymph flow. On the other hand, the stimulation caused by vigorous activity can be outstripped by the increased waste produced by that activity. Massage can dramatically aid the movement of lymph in either case. Cause Changes in the Blood. Affect muscles throughout the body .
Massage can help loosen contracted, shortened muscles and can stimulate weak, flaccid muscles.
Massage does not directly increase muscle strength, but it can speed recovery from the fatigue that occurs after exercise. In this way, it can be possible to do more exercise and training, which in the long run strengthens muscles and improves conditioning. 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.