If you like getting massages in spa-like settings, that’s reason enough to keep doing it when it’s safe. Suppose you’re wondering if massages help people with medical problems or if the massages you give yourself help. It depends on the situation. So, if you’re thinking about getting a massage, here are some of the main benefits. Stress reduction and relaxation. Massage’s most important effect is to reduce stress. More research is needed to figure out how much massage therapy lowers stress hormones like cortisol, but anecdotal evidence shows that a…