One of the most basic benefits of full body massage is that it boosts your immune system by reducing stress hormones and the release of cortisol. Cortisol regulates inflammatory chemicals which suppress the immune system when your stress levels are high. This means less pain, inflammation, and stress related symptoms. With increased blood flow and removal of toxins from within muscle tissues, full body massage also has positive effects on the health of joints. Increased levels of serotonin (a hormone produced in response to pleasurable stimuli) after full body massage can make you feel better emotionally as well as physically. One study found that one-hour-long sessions reduced participants' anxiety by over forty percent, with no adverse side effects on mood or attention span
3) Aids in Digestion
If you find yourself struggling with too much acid in your stomach, or don't eat as often as you should because it's hard to digest food well, then full body massage can be the answer. Swedish massage releases toxins from your organs and restores balance in your gastrointestinal tract by improving blood flow to all of the digestive system. Swedish massages reduce bloating, make muscles more pliable, and ease pain from tension headaches or cramps by relieving pressure on nerve endings. If stress has led to sleepless nights where you've had trouble falling asleep or staying asleep due to pain, full body massage can improve sleep quality and make waking up easier each morning.
