including
increased blood flow and circulation, which brings needed
nutrition to muscles and tissues. This aids in recovery of
muscle soreness from physical activity or soft tissue injury
Another study shows how critically ill patients reported
having improved sleep patterns, both in the quality and
quantity of sleep, due to slow stroke back massage compared
to those who received only relaxation exercises. Many
people report that they have much deeper and more restful
sleep after receiving a massageor reflexology session