According to the Mayo Clinic, studies show the benefits of massage go well beyond an effective treatment for reducing stress, pain, and muscle tension.
Research indicates that massage may also be helpful. Here are the additional Benefits of Massage:
- Anxiety
- Digestive disorders
- Fibromyalgia
- Headaches
- Insomnia related to stress
- Myofascial pain syndrome
- Soft tissue strains or injuries
- Sports injuries
- Temporomandibular joint pain
- Beyond the benefits for specific conditions or diseases, some people enjoy massage because it often produces feelings of caring, comfort and connection.