Therapeutic massage, received regularly, helps work out chronic muscular tension. Massage melts away a certain amount of tension in each session,  and if received regularly, keeps tension from building up again. It helps you identify and correct patterns of holding tension. You can learn to relax and let go of tension you may not have even been aware of. Therapeutic massage and stretching can help you regain and maintain  proper alignment When muscles are relaxed and restored to their optimal length, correct posture and alignment are more easily sustained. Massage can also trigger the relaxation response, relieving the negative effects of stress and restoring balance in the body. Some positive effects of the relaxation response include slower heart rate, deeper breathing, more relaxed muscles, and better internal circulation and digestion.