The benefits of massage include increased circulation and flexibility. Massage increases the lubrication between muscle fibers and allows the muscle to move optimally. Muscle fibers are designed to work independently of each other.

When muscles dry out or dehydrate, the fibers stick together and the muscle become stiff or ridged.

As fluid is reintroduced via massage therapy, the muscle softens and regains its flexibility. As circulation increases between the muscle fibers, nutrients reach the cells and toxins are carried off more efficiently.
Aging is largely a process of dehydration. The less water in the body, the more quickly we age. As we dehydrate, we begin to shrink and as our muscles become smaller, our skin begins to wrinkle. Drinking the right amount of water each day and regular massage therapy is a great way to prevent and reduce signs of aging!

Degenerative diseases like cancer and muscular sclerosis are anaerobic and cannot live in an oxygenated environment. Because blood carries oxygen to the cells, circulation is necessary for optimal health. Massage increases circulation, hence increases oxygen to the cells. This physiological process of massage therapy allows the body to prevent and fight off disease and sickness as well as heal naturally.