• Correct posture and body balance is maintained.
• Muscular tension, which eventually causes structural problems, is reduced.
• Expels waste matter from muscles, partially compensating for lack of exercise.
• Tone is restored to flaccid muscles, partially compensating for inactivity due to of illness or injury
• Muscle adhesions from injury are eliminated or prevented.
• Flexibility and joint strength is increased.

• The nervous system can be either sedated or stimulated, depending on the technique used. The nervous system can be balanced, thereby affecting all the systems of the body.

• The supply of oxygen and nutrients to cells throughout the body is increased. Blood circulation is improved.
• Strain on the heart is eased through the normal return of blood to this vital organ, especially in cases of forced inactivity due to illness or injury.
• Lymph is moved efficiently throughout the body, strengthening the immune system and eliminating toxic waste.

• Breathing patterns are improved.
• Long-term respiratory difficulties such as asthma and bronchitis are relieved.

• Waste products are pushed out of the system, maintaining regularity and relieving constipation.
• Spastic colon is relieved.

• The kidneys are massaged, thereby cleansing the blood and toning the entire system. Swelling is reduced due to elimination of fluids.

• Relaxes and stimulates muscles.
• Reduces fibrosis in muscles.
• Relieves soreness and stiffness.