Free Massages for ECE Students

All ECE students are invited to get a free, 10-minute massage from Relax Station on Thursday, February 20th. Massages will be done on a first-come, first-served basis and will accommodate as many students as possible in the allotted three-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!

The event will take place in the UG lounge (3313 EECS) and in the Graduate Lounge (3413 EECS). The lounges will be closed for 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.