Eighty to ninety percent of all disease and pain is stress-related. Many stress-related illnesses, including lymphedema, high blood pressure, and heart disease can be improved by adding massage therapy to a health regime. The body is a remarkable instrument and is built to repair itself naturally. Massage not only increases mobility in arthritic or aching limbs but also increases circulation and muscle tone. Many adults have chosen massage therapy as a way of staying healthy and vital throughout life. The benefits of massage over traditional treatments for pain relief and stress are becoming more readily accepted. Comedian and entertainer Bob Hope received a massage every day until his death at over 100.
