Joint Pain or Restriction
Besides releasing tight
muscles that can restrict joint movement, massage works directly on
your joints by improving circulation around them and stimulating the
production of natural lubrication within them, relieving pain from
conditions such as osteoarthritis.
Posture
As
massage releases restrictions in muscles, joints, and surrounding
fascia, your body is freed to return to a more natural and healthy
posture. Massage can also relieve the contracted muscles and pain caused
by abnormal spinal curvatures such as scoliosis.
Improve sleep
Not only can massage encourage a restful sleep—it also helps those who can’t otherwise comfortably rest.
Also,
if you’re a new parent, you’ll be happy to know it can help infants
sleep more, cry less and be less stressed, according to research from
the University of Warwick.