Benefits for the muscular system:
Eliminates and prevents muscle adhesions
resulting from an injury
Helps restore tone to flaccid muscles and partially compensates for lack
of exercise and inactivity due to illness or injury
Increases flexibility and strength of joints
Helps eliminate waste matter from muscles, especially lactic acid
Relieves muscle tension
Increases the supply of blood and nutrients to the muscles
Benefits for the skeletal system
Increases the flow of nutrients to the
bones, and promotes the elimination of waste matter
Maintains posture and balance in the body
Reduces muscular tension that eventually causes structural problems
Benefits for the circulatory system
Moves lymph throughout the body,
stimulating the immune system and eliminating toxic wastes
Increases the supply of oxygen and nutrients to cells throughout the body
Improves blood circulation and relieves congestion
Benefits for the nervous system
Can either sedate or stimulate the nervous
system, depending on the technique used
Benefits for the respiratory system
Improves breathing patterns and volume of
breath
Benefits for the digestive system
Acts as a mechanical cleanser, pushing out
waste products, particularly in those who suffer from constipation