Benefits of Massage April 1, 2016 by Health benefits for body and mindMassages soothe the body and mind, but a growing consensus shows that massage has added health benefits.Improve circulation. Reduce tension.Therapeutic massage is now being used to help increase blood circulation, improve lymphatic drainage and reduce tension.Treat aches and chronic conditions.Massage is also used to treat headaches, insomnia, backaches, high blood pressure, arthritic and rheumatic pain and even colds and asthma.