A list of positive physiological effects of massage on body systems
Circulatory System
Increase Venous and Lymphatic Flow, Helping Clear Metabolic Waste and by-products from tissue damage and inflammation.
Reduces Edema (fluid retention or swelling)
General Relaxation and Increase blood flow to the peripheral Tissues reducing Blood Pressure.
Induces Parasympathetic Response inducing decreasing heart rate from stress response.
Nervous System
Generalised Relaxation Response may help with Insomnia
Helps with reduction of pain - it decreases the proliferation of inflammatory cells like neutrophils or eosinophils. These cells induce inflammatory reactions like swelling and pro-inflammatory cytokine proliferation. Thus, massage gives comfort to the person and also reduces the pain.
Increased endorphins, serotonin and dopamine hormones is a common benefit gained through massage. Endorphins, serotonin and dopamine are positive hormones that circulate around the body. Endorphins, serotonin and dopamine can give a person a sense of well-being and reduce Stress Hormones Cortisol, Epinephrine and norepinephrine Which are helpful short term stressors but long term create health issues.
Musculoskeletal System
Improves Blood Supply to tissues, move fluid through tight muscles/connective tissue, increasing nutrient supply and reduction of waste
Reduces Muscular Tension, Trigger Pointers and Fascia
Improve Range of Motion, Releasing held patterns in body.
Digestive System
Improves digestive functions through activation of Parasympathetic Response (Relaxation) Stimulating Peristalsis
Stimulated activity of organs due to improved circulation and waste removal facilitates enzyme production for digestion
Respiratory System
Massage techniques to lengthen and relax these muscles improve breathing capacity and function.
Parasympathetic Nervous System, the system responsible for regulation of internal organs and glands, reacts to the massage by slowing your breathing and allowing it to become deeper.
Improved Poster better capacity less restriction of chest and back area.
Immune System
Regular Massage significant changes in lymphocytes lymphocyte numbers and percentages white blood cells that play a large role in defending the body from disease.
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