Anyone who works out or plays a sport knows that keeping a full range of motion is uber important. Massage loosens and relaxes muscles, and stimulates the production of the natural lubricants between the tissue fibers, keeping everything working as it should. It also helps decrease muscle soreness.

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Blood pressure goes up because of stress, and we already know that massage decreases stress. But incorporating massage in your health routine including a healthy diet and exercise can be another way to lower your blood pressure naturally. Studies have found that Swedish massage and aromatherapy massage can both keep those blood pressure numbers in check.

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Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition that affects millions of Americans, and there's no cure — but research shows that massage can help. Patients with fibromyalgia reported better sleep after massage and less pain.

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Many people end up treating carpal tunnel syndrome with surgery — though it's something a lot of people want to avoid. Massage is shown to be the most cost-effective, non-invasive, and effective treatment for carpal tunnel. Massage is a great way to get to the underlying cause of the problem and solves it.

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Improved blood flow brings oxygen and other nutrients to our muscles and organs, and lymphatic circulation gets rid of the toxins. In with the good, out with the bad!

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