Growing evidence suggests that if you allow regular periods of massage in your schedule you will gain a sense of wellbeing be fitter and be healthier in mind and body. The benefits of massage include:

• Enhanced flexibility and circulation
• Encourages lymphatic flow
• Assists venous flow of blood
• Reduces edema
• Stimulates sensory receptors of the skin and subcutaneous tissues
• Improved self-esteem
• Provides gentle stretching of the tissues
• Encourages endorphin release
• Stimulates or soothes nerves

Massage isn't capable of curing any serious or life-threatening medical disorder. The benefits of massage however, can provide welcome relief from back pain, muscle pain, headache and symptomatic relief of some psychological disorders.