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Before we get into the leg and foot massage benefits, you should know how these kinds of massages work. In general, leg and foot massages are therapeutic for your mind and body. The emotional benefits of a massage come from something called the relaxation response, which is the nervous system’s involuntary response to a massage touch or technique. In this state, your muscles relax, your heart rate and breathing slow, your blood pressure decreases, stress hormone production slows down, and serotonin (the “feel good” hormone) production begins. As a result, your mind feels more at ease as feelings of stress and anxiety are reduced. The physical effects of a massage result from the relaxation of soft tissue (connective and muscle tissue, tendons, ligaments) and increased blood flow and lymph circulation. During a massage, your muscle tissues relax so painful contractions and spasms are reduced. Muscle contractions aren’t always painful, but they can be if they press surrounding nerves. When this happens, the muscles can’t get proper nutrients or operate efficiently, and nerves can’t properly transmit messages to allow for optimal organ and muscle functioning. Muscle contractions are especially painful when you’ve been standing or sitting for extended periods of time. This is due to the fact that blood flow is impaired in the face of pressure and gravity, so your muscles have to work harder. But with the physical manipulation of muscles and other soft tissue, your body can relax and work normally. In addition, blood flow and lymph circulation will increase as chemicals and hormones are released.