Free Massages for ECE Students

All ECE students are invited to get a free, 10-minute massage from Relax Station on Wednesday, December 6. Massages will be done on a first-come, first-served basis and will accommodate as many students as possible in the allotted four-hour timeframe. No registration is necessary. There will be a sign in sheet so make sure to write your name and uniqname down before you leave!

Graduate students should go to the grad student lounge (3414 EECS) and undergraduate students can visit the UG lounge (3313 EECS). Both spaces will be closed from studying during the event time, and 30 minutes before/after. 

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What are the benefits of massage and why should I get one?

Studies of the benefits of massage demonstrate that it is an effective treatment for reducing stress, pain and muscle tension. While more research is needed to confirm the benefits of massage, some studies have found massage may also be helpful for*:

• Anxiety
• Digestive disorders
• Fibromyalgia
• Headaches
• Insomnia related to stress
• Myofascial pain syndrome
• Soft tissue strains or injuries
• Sports injuries
• Temporomandibular joint pain

*benefits provided by Mayo Clinic.