Massage is helpful for; stress relief, managing anxiety and depression, pain, stiffness, blood pressure control, infant growth, sports-related injuries, comfort and a sense of empowerment. Massage's relaxation may improve immunity system which fights of germs and disease. The immune system of a stressed body is less able to fight off disease. Persons who want to undergo massage should make sure they don't have thrombotic disease or severe back dislocations and use a trained massage therapist.
Attribution: Straight Talk Foundation