Benefits of Bodywork Bodywork is a general term for pressing, kneading and manipulating the skin, muscles, tendons and ligaments. It is increasingly provided along with standard treatments for a variety of medical conditions and situations. The benefits of bodywork include relieving pain and muscle soreness and tension, lowering heart rate and blood pressure, and improving immune function. Some studies have found that bodywork may also help relieve anxiety, digestive disorders, and stress-related insomnia. The magic of bodywork turns at your fingertips, and every force penetrates deep into the skin, bringing unprecedented relaxation and relief, as if fatigue and stress disappear with this gentle touch.