Body Massage Benefits

Massage therapy has always played an integral role in the traditional healing arts of ancient civilizations.



Modern medicine has only recently begun to affirm what our ancestors already knew – massage is one of the best forms of therapy. Lets us look at some of the benefits of body massage as they are recognized today.

Full body massage relaxes the body. It gets rid of all the aches and pains in tired and overworked muscles.



Anybody who has experienced the pleasures of a body massage after spending all day hunched over a computer screen will testify to its benefits as palliative.

Regular body massage is also one of the best forms of stress relief. Studies have shown that regular massage can actually increase creativity and productivity. This is why many of the best corporate organizations regularly employ the services of masseurs.

Nothing beats a loving body massage from one’s spouse at the end of a hard day’s work.



Body massage between couples fosters love and increases the emotional and physical bond between them. It is also a great aphrodisiac.

In India, babies are regularly massaged with oil. This practice is now slowly catching up in the West because studies have shown that regular massage ensures that your infant grows up healthy and strong. It also strengthens the bond between parent and child.

Regular massage strengthens the muscles and underlying tissue. It is regularly used by sportspersons and physiotherapists as essential part of the training regimen for most sports.

Body massage promotes the functioning of the circulatory system. It increases blood flow to various parts of the body and aids in repair and renewal of damaged cells.

Massage also works wonders on the nervous system. It can calm persons suffering from anxiety-related disorders. It can also work wonders on persons who are suffering from chronic fatigue. In fact, body massage is regularly used to treat fatigue in people undergoing treatment for cancer.

Body massage plays a very important medical role in treating persons suffering from injuries to the spinal cord, leading to loss of movement in the limbs. Regular massage has shown to improve the blood flow in the affected areas and promote healing in the damaged tissues. Regular massage therapy has enabled many paraplegics to walk again.

Another area in which body massage has shown to be very useful is in dealing with post-operative recovery. Massage therapy greatly improves post-operative recovery times.