Massage can help relax the tension in muscles; reduce vascular constriction and allow the blood and nerve supply to function more freely. The body can then start to repair itself without the effect of stress. Oxygen and nutrients can make their way to the areas where they are needed and tissue repairs can be made.

Following a massage you may find you sleep better, which is very important, as lack of sleep is often a major component of stress related illness. When the treatment is over you will feel in a less hurried state. The sense of desperate urgency to complete a chore will no longer seem so pressing. You will, in fact, have relaxed both physically and psychologically.