• Brings about invigorating effects to the entire nervous sytem due to improved circulation and nutrition;
• Can relax or stimulate nerves, depending on the type of treatment;
• Has a biofeedback effect, giving the mind more information as to where tension is being held in the body;
• Has a normalizing effect on the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the Automatic Nervous System;
• Releases spasms of tissue surrounding the spinal cord which can take the strain off nerves;
• Possibly effects coordination centers through massage of the head and face;
• Can be effective in pain control by effecting the release of secretions, such as endorphins.

Circulatory
Digestive
Endocrine
Integumentary
Lymphatic
Muscular
Nervous
Respiratory
Skeletal