Massage is more than a moment of relaxation, it reduces stress and thereby prevents illness and improves general health. There are many positive effects of massage:
The body structure and posture:
relieves back pain
makes muscles more supple and elastic
releases tensions
improves joint mobility
increases the range of movements
For the whole person:
grounds and calms
relieves pain
improves sleep quality
increases respiratory capacity
improves digestion and reduces constipation
improves blood and lymph circulation which improves the oxygenation in tissues and the elimination of harmful toxins
improves skin quality
For sensory and psychomotory systems:
increases body consciousness
awakens the sense touch and heightens sensibility
encourages a freer circulation of energy
For pyschological and emotional life:
nourishes emotional consciousness
increases self esteem and personal worth
contributes to spiritual openness and resistance to stress
And more...
Benefits
In the specifique case of energetic approaches in massage therapy, they act on areas of tensions, unblocking in order to achieve a better over all balance. This also increases résistance to illnesses.