Massage can reduce muscle soreness and can even help muscle injuries heal...as well as simply just make you feel good all over!
FOR DELAYED MUSCLE SORENESS: If you've had an exceptionally heavy workout or participated in a strenuous sporting event, getting a professional massage can help lessen the muscle soreness that often appears hours or days after you've exerted yourself. Professional athletes routinely get massages for this purpose.
FOR INJURIES: Massage increases blood flow; in injured muscles, more blood flow promotes healing. However, if you wish to try massage for an injury, be sure to get clearance from your physician.
Massage can also provide the following benefits:
Release of physical and emotional tension and stress
Relief of sore muscles and spasms
Reduced neck and back pain
Improved sleep
Improved athletic ability and overall fitness
Decrease in chronic joint pain
Better skin tone
Increased energy
Greater flexibility
Improved body and mind awareness
Improved circulation