Interesting reading.....

Don't call it pampering:  Massage wants to be Medicine
https://social.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052702304537904577277303049173934
While massage may have developed a reputation as a decadent treat for people
who love pampering, new studies are showing it has a wide variety of tangible
health benefits.

 Research over the past couple of years has found that massage therapy boosts
immune function in women with breast cancer, improves symptoms in children with
asthma, and increases grip strength in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome.
Giving massages to the littlest patients, premature babies, helped in the
crucial task of gaining weight. 

The benefits go beyond feelings of relaxation and wellness that people may
recognize after a massage. The American College of Physicians and the American
Pain Society now include massage as one of their recommendations for treating
low back pain, according to guidelines published in 2007.



Massage for Concentration
http://www.naturaltherapypages.com.au/article/massage_for_concentration 
When it comes to concentration, there is the proverbial good news and bad news:
The good news is that there are distinct reasons why we experience drops in
concentration. The majority of these are easily treated, often without needing
to visit anyone other than a massage therapist.