Studies have found that massage therapy helps reduce specific pain and soreness. Massage also can help with recovery from injury or surgery, and its relaxing qualities are a great way to reduce stress and tension. The simple act of touching is so powerful that it can slow your heart rate, decrease your blood pressure, and strengthen your immune system!
https://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/3124/25-reasons-to-get-a-massage
Regular massage therapy can help reduce and combat the negative effects of stress.
https://www.livestrong.com/article/124957-massage-therapy-reduce-stress/
Although massage is a tool to help reduce stress, illness and pain, it's a wonderful way to simply to pamper yourself. Thank your body for all of its hard work.