6 Best Massages for Sore Muscles and Stress Relief (2025)

“When we exercise and challenge our muscles, we cause damage within the muscle fibers, which promotes muscle growth and development, hypertrophy (increased muscle growth), and strength. Mechanical stimulation increases blood flow and the release of histamines. What this does is allow blood to increase to reduce the inflammatory response, reduce muscle soreness, and break down the athlete’s muscles.”