Massage can dramatically aid the movement of lymph in either case. The individual cells of the body are dependent on an abundant supply of blood and lymph because these fluids supply nutrients and oxygen and carry away wastes and toxins. So, it is easy to understand why good circulation is so important to our health and why massage can be so beneficial for the entire body due to its effect on circulation alone. 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.