Most massage clients know just how much better their achy lower back or stiff neck feels after a massage, but there are also benefits that go beyond treating muscle pain and tension. Here are the mental and emotional benefits you might experience during and after a session: 1. Massage can reduce anxiety. While it’s no surprise that laying in a dark room with calming music for an hour will leave you feeling more relaxed, there’s some science behind why massage helps clients manage anxiety. People who suffer from generalized anxiety disorder have an increased sympathetic nervous system response—think [...]