Massage can lower blood pressure
Health Benefits of Massage: Lowering Blood Pressure.

About 72 million Americans have high blood pressure, which can lead to stroke and heart attack.
A study in the journal Biological Research for Nursing found that people who had at least three 10-minute back massages a week lowered their blood pressure more than people who spent the same amount of time just relaxing.
Imagine what a hour massage session can do!