Natural
- Changes in tissues or organs
- Increase of blood flow to the muscle
- Increase of blood circulation to the skin
- Increase of organ relaxation
- Decrease in the burst of hormones which contribute to anxiety
Biomechanics
- Mechanical pressure in the tissues
- Reduction in tissue adhesion
- Increase in muscle compliance
- Increase range of motion
- Reduction of passive and active stiffness
Neurological
- Reflex stimulation
- Reduction of neuromuscular excitability
- Increase of parasympathetic activity
- Reduction of pain
- Reduced muscle tension and spasticity