10/30/2025
What is your favorite reason for getting a massage?
Mine is the stimulation and release of all those feel-good chemicals. Theraputic touch increases the production of serotonin and dopamine which are linked to mood, relaxation, and well-being.
Those same neurotransmitters communicate with pain receptors by naturally blocking pain signals. The stimulation of nerve fibers during a massage can "clog" the nervous system pathway with new sensations, effectively competing with and mitigating other pain messages from reaching the brain.
https://hellonote.com/more-than-muscle-deep-the-science-of-massage-therapy-and-its-untapped-potential-in-rehabilitation-and-mental-well-being/