| Massage encourages the nutrition and development of the muscular system by stimulating its circulation, nerve supply and cell activity. Regular and systematic massage causes the muscles to become firmer and more elastic, while muscles too weak to be used voluntarily can be strengthened by active massage treatments. Massage is also an effective means of relaxing tense muscles and releasing muscle spasms. Massage aids in the removal of metabolic waste products and helps nourish tissues. Massage prevents and relieves stiffness and soreness of muscles. Muscle tissue that has suffered injury heals more quickly with less connective tissue build-up and scarring when therapeutic massage is applied regularly. |