Need an excuse to book a massage? Massage reduces inflammation and promotes growth of new mitochondria following strenuous exercise

Need an excuse to book a massage? Massage reduces inflammation and promotes growth of new mitochondria following strenuous exercise: About 18 million individuals undergo massage therapy annually in the U.S. Despite several reports that long-term massage therapy reduces chronic pain and improves range of motion in clinical trials, the biological effects of massage on skeletal tissue have remained unclear - until now.