Massage is one of the oldest and most widely practiced forms of body work, performed through a system of stroking, pressing and kneading different areas of the body to relieve pain, relax, stimulate, and tone the body. Although it largely affects those muscles just under the skin, its benefits also reach the deeper layers of muscle, organs and the nervous system. Massage also stimulates blood circulation and assists the lymphatic system (which runs parallel to the circulatory system), improving the elimination of waste throughout the body. |
