1. Massage improves blood flow to the muscles.  It delivers oxygen and nutrients while encouraging metabolic waste to be expelled via the lymphatic vessels. The increased blood flow aids circulation and helps the body process microscopic muscle damage more efficiently, easing any stiffness.

 

2. Tight muscles can restrict how freely your joints move and effect your flexibility especially if you exercise regularly.  Consistent flowing massage strokes work on the joints by softening and loosening the tissues around them. Regular massage helps enhance how smoothly you move through exercises and so greater mobility can result in enhanced performance.

 

3.  Massage triggers the parasympathetic nervous system—your “rest and digest” mode. Massage helps stimulate the release of endorphins such as serotonin and dopamine (the natural feel good chemicals).  It informs the body that it’s time to rest, repair, and replenish.

 

4. Lymphatic massage helps to move excess fluid from tissues via the lymphatic vessels where it can be eliminated from the body.  This reduces swelling and fluid retention due to injury, surgery or certain medical conditions such as oedema. The lymphatic system doesn’t have its own pump—it relies on muscle movement and manual stimulation to circulate, which supports the body’s natural detox processes.

 

5. Massage can have a positive effect on your mental health. It can reduce stress and anxiety, elevate your mood, promote better sleep and also support your immune system.