| Opens up blood vessels, improving circulation and relieving congestion
| Increases the number of red blood cells, especially useful in cases of anemia
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| Acts as a mechanical cleanser, pushing along lymph and hastening the elimination of waste and toxins
| Relaxes muscle spasm and relieves tension
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| Increases the blood supply and nutrition to muscles without adding to their load of toxic lactic acid, produced through voluntary muscle contraction, thus helping to overcome fatigue resulting from strenuous excercise or injury
| Improves muscle tone and helps prevent or delay muscular atrophy on persons who because of injury, illness, or age are forced to remain inactive, helping return venous blood to the heart and so easing the strain on this vital organ
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| Increases excretion via the kidneys of fluid, nitrogen, inorganic phosphorus and salt in normal individuals
| Encourages the retention of chemical compunds necessary for tissue repair in persons convalescing from bone fractures
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| Stretches connective tissue; improves its circulation and nutrition, and so breaks down or prevents formations of adhesions, reducing the danger of fibrosis
| Improves the circulation and nutrition of joints and hastens the elimination of harmful particles
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| Increases the awareness of tension in the body, providing an opportunity to correct postural habits and reinforce good body mechanics
| Stimulates endorphin production which aids in pain reduction. Provides increases mobility and a new, refreshed attitude.
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