And since everyday tension can make it hard to fall asleep at night, massage can also help to combat insomnia. One study found that people who received 30-minute massages twice a week reported less job stress. Stimulating immunity . By improving circulation of lymph fluid that carries immune cells through the body, and by lowering the levels of stress hormones, massage can help ward off colds and many other viruses. Alleviating depression .
Massage therapy is also a mood elevator.
A study of depressed patients found that massages in combination with some stress management program eased anxiety and depression. Boosting job performance . Surprisingly, massage can heighten alertness as well as relax you. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Rotator Cuff Syndrome.