Stress is more than a feeling, it’s a physical state your body carries every day. Discover how chronic tension impacts recovery, sleep, and performance, and why hands-on treatments like massage can help your nervous system reset.
For many people, massage sits at one of two extremes: a relaxing treat or an intense, sometimes uncomfortable experience. But neither fully reflects what clinically informed massage is designed to do. Done well, massage is not just about how it feels in the moment, it’s about how your body functions, recovers, and adapts over time.
As part of Mental Health Awareness week, Massage Therapist Ruth McKinnon reviews the science behind how massage therapy improves our mood.