• Lower stress
• The long-term effects of stress can take emotional and physical tolls. Massage therapy may relieve stress and conditions associated with it, such as tension headaches.
• Increase immune function
• Medical research indicates that massage therapy can help boost immune system strength by increasing the activity level of the body’s natural “killer T cells,” which fight off viruses.
• Boost mental health and wellness
• Research suggests that symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression (all associated with mental health) may be directly affected with massage therapy.
• Manage pain
• Pain can negatively affect a person’s quality of life and impede recovery from illness or injury. Recent findings highlight the role of massage in pain management.
• Improve physical fitness
• Elite and recreational athletes alike can benefit from massage therapy-massage can reduce muscle tension, improve exercise performance and prevent injuries.

(Source: American Massage Therapy Association)

If you have the time, you can benefit from a pre-travel massage.

•  A pre-travel massage helps relax muscles and improve circulation, preparing your body for long periods of immobility during travel.
• It reduces the risk of developing sore joints and muscle stiffness caused by prolonged sitting in cars, planes, or trains.
• Massage promotes toxin release, helping your body heal and strengthen. 
• Pre-travel massages prepare your immune system to better handle the physical stress of travel.
• It calms the mind, reducing pre-travel anxiety and helping you start your journey in a relaxed state.
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When you’ve reached your destination, check if your hotel has a spa or massage clinic.

• A full-body massage can help drain fluid retention from long flights, reducing discomfort and promoting a lighter, more comfortable feeling.
• It also minimizes jet lag by alleviating symptoms like tiredness, dehydration, and irritability, helping your body adjust more easily.
• A massage relieves stiffness and back pain caused by prolonged immobility during travel, improving circulation and easing discomfort.
• Post-travel massages aid relaxation, reset your internal clock, and improve sleep quality, helping you recover from physical and mental fatigue.

(Source: Itravelnet.com)