Benefits of massage include:
~~Increased circulation of blood and lymph~~
~~Separation of muscular fibers and undoing or preventing the formation of adhesions, spasms, and trigger points~~
~~Improvement of muscle tone~~
~~Helps prevent or delay muscle atrophy resulting from forced inactivity~~
~~Massage acts as a "mechanical cleanser," pushing along lymphatic fluids and hastening the elimination of metabolic wastes and toxic debris~~
~~Massage can reduce healing time of injured or fatigued muscles by up to 50%~