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)
