Massage therapy works through physical stimulation of the body, with primary benefits including promoting blood circulation, relieving muscle pain, regulating the nervous system, and improving the function of muscles and joints. Techniques such as pressing and kneading stimulate blood vessels and soft tissues, increase local blood flow, facilitate the removal of metabolic waste, and deliver more oxygen and nutrients to tissues. Massage therapy also inhibits the transmission of pain signals by stimulating nerve endings to release endorphins and other analgesic substances, thereby reducing both acute and chronic pain (such as post-exercise soreness or shoulder and neck strain).

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In addition, relaxing massage applied to spasmodic or stiff muscles can reduce muscle tension and restore elasticity. Gentle techniques (such as stroking) activate the parasympathetic nervous system, helping to ease anxiety and improve sleep, while stronger stimulation can have an invigorating and energizing effect. Clinical studies have shown that regular massage can lower cortisol levels, providing supportive benefits for stress-related conditions such as headaches and insomnia. For sports injuries or chronic overuse, massage helps release adhesions in fascial tissue, promotes synovial fluid secretion in the joints, and thereby enhances flexibility.