Massage benefits for each system of the body

Skeletal System

• Correct posture and body balance are maintained.
• Muscular tension, which eventually causes structural problems, is reduced.
• Waste matter from muscles (especially lactic acid) is eliminated.
• Tone is restored to flaccid muscles, partially compensating for lack of
  exercise and inactivity,due to illness or injury.
• Muscle adhesions resulting from injury are eliminated or prevented.
• Flexibility and joint strength is increased.

Circulatory System

• Blood circulation is improved.
• The supply of oxygen and nutrients to cells throughout the body is increased.
• Strain on the heart is eased through the normal return of blood to this vital organ,
  especially in cases of forced inactivity due to illness or injury.
• Lymph is moved efficiently throughout the body, strengthening the immune system
  and eliminating toxic waste.

Nervous System

• The nervous system can be either sedated or stimulated, depending on the
  technique used.
• The nervous system can be balanced, thereby affecting all the systems of the
  body.

Respiratory System

• Breathing patterns are improved.
• Long-term respiratory difficulties such as asthma and bronchitis is relieved.

Digestive System

• Waste products are pushed out of the system, maintaining regularity and relieving
  constipation.
• Spastic colon is relieved.

Urinary System

• The kidneys are massaged, thereby cleansing the blood and toning the entire
  system.
• Swelling is reduced due to the elimination of fluids.