Physiological benefits of therapeutic massage on the circulatory system:

• Stimulates circulation in the tissues involved and promotes substance exchange between the cells;
• Aids in reducing the venous fluid back toward the heart;
• Dilates bood vessels which can decrease blood pressure;
• Causes contractions of the heart to be more forceful and complete;
• Stimulates blood through the heart faster, thereby getting blood and nutrients to the cells faster;
• Has a normalizing effect on the Autonomic Nervous System, which is beneficial to the heart;
• Improves general circulation, as blood passes more rapidly through tissue being massaged.