benefits Massage Therapy has benefits far beyond the wonderful relaxation and stress relieving qualities for which is it most widely known. Scientific studies have also shown that massage therapy can: Relieve headache pain and reduce the frequency of migraine attacksAlleviate low-back pain and improve range of motionDecrease depression and anxiety Relieve the pain of FibromyalgiaPump oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs, improving circulationRelax and soften injured, tired, and overused muscles Assist with shorter, easier labor for expectant mothers and shorten maternity hospital staysEase medication dependenceBolster the immune system by stimulating lymph flow—the body’s natural defense system