1. Accelerates the flow of blood through the system, by direct pressure and by stimulation of the vaso-motor nerves
2. Increases the amount of blood in the part under the treatment
3. Improves the blood supply to the blood vessels themselves
4. Leads to relaxation and means that, indirectly, the heart does not have to work as hard
5. Assists in the removal of metabolic waste
6. Increases the circulation which aids venous flow of blood back to the heart and dilates blood vessels. This helps them work more efficiently
7. Increases the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the tissues and waste products, toxins and carbon dioxide are removed more efficiently