Neurological effects of sports massage Stimulation of the nervous system may cause the blood vessels to dilate and therefore be a major factor contributing to an increase in blood circulation and temperature, which in turn brings about increased muscle elasticity, and delivers fresh nutrients and oxygen to the muscles.

Soft Tissue Therapy has been found to be an effective treatment modality to help with stress management because it can help reduce tension, anxiety, improve circulation and strengthen the immune system.

Other indirect effects from massage are relaxation and thus stress reduction; along with reducing pain by releasing endorphins, which are the bodies natural pain killers.

However, the general effects of sports massage leave patients feeling relaxed, and therefore less stressed and anxious as a result. This is why one of the things you can expect from a sports massage is a release of mental and psychological tension as well as any physical!