When
a practitioner massages soft tissue, electrical signals are
transmitted both to the local area and throughout the body.
These signals help heal damaged muscle, stimulate circulation,
clear waste products via the lymphatic system, boost the activity
of the immune system, reduce pain and tension, and induce
a calming effect. They may also enhance a general sense of
well-being by stimulating the release of endorphins (natural
pain-killers and mood elevators) and reducing levels of certain
stress hormones.