Massage can be helpful for children who experience a wide range of symptoms, from musculoskeletal pain caused by sports injuries, to helping with neurological conditions or anxiety. Massage can help

• Decrease musculoskeletal pain and increase healing
• Increase body awareness and neurological development
• Decrease levels of cortisol (the stress hormone) and blood glucose levels. The reduction in stress in children boosts the immune system and its ability to resist diseases
• Stimulate motor development
• Stimulate cognitive development (increased alertness as well as speed and accuracy)