Therapist believe that the mind and body are interconnected. The soothing physical sensations produced by massage therapy may feed back to the brain to reduce anxiety. The theory held by many modern doctors is that the brain then, in turn, tells all the muscles in the body to relax. Professionals believe that this may be why massaging one area can produce an all over feeling of relaxation. An example of a physical aliment that can have mental affects is insomnia.
Some doctors believe the insomnia can be caused by painful cramping in the feet and legs.
Massaging these areas can ease the cramps and stimulate the nerve endings in the skin. Thus, relieving the patient of discomfort and ridding the body of the problem which interferred with sleep and caused a lack of energy. Energy is seen in the tradition of massage therapy as a means of healing. Work with energy fields plays a big role in massage therapy. Professionals believe that it can be directed or encouraged to move through the body by hands on techniques.