Massages reduce stress that shows up in the form of physical tiredness and mental fatigue

Researchers Sunshine and others concluded in their research that patients who received massage therapy showed lower levels of fatigue.¹

Traditional Chinese Medicine explains this phenomenon through the theory of meridians. According to this theory, the body is made up of meridians – invisible pathways or channels through which Qi (or energy) flows within the body. Massage therapies remove fatigue by eliminating blockages in the body’s meridians or invisible energy lines.

Therapies are of course no substitute for a good night rest, a hearty laugh or the company of friends to help lower stress. However, when adequate rest and entertainment are coupled with a regular visit to the spa the body relaxes faster, far more easily and stays relaxed for longer periods of time.

¹ Sunshine, W., Field, T., Schanberg, S., Quintino, O., Kilmer, T., Fierro, K., Burman, I., Hashimoto, M., McBride, C., & Henteleff, T. (1997).

Massage therapy and transcutaneous electrical stimulation effects on fibromyalgia. Journal of Clinical Rheumatology, 2, 18-22.