Physically, it helps to improve circulation, relieve pain and stiffness, increase flexibility and mobility, and reduce swelling. In addition, regular hand massages can improve the skin's overall health, leaving it feeling soft, smooth, and hydrated.

Studies have shown that having a professional hand massage just once a week, and doing self-massage once a day, may help reduce the pain associated with many conditions, including arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and neuropathy.

A hand massage aims to relieve tension by loosening and relaxing contracted muscles. The temperature of muscles rises during a hand massage due to an increase in blood flow. An increase in muscle temperature allows muscle to stretch and increase in elasticity.