All dogs may need a massage, this applies to couch-dogs, family dogs, sports dogs and service/working dogs, etc.
In short, massage is an indispensable tool for any rehabilitationtherapist.
The massage helps the blood circulation by bringing oxygen and nutrition to all cells in the body. Cells that are found everywhere in the body in the tissue, the internal organs, the nervous system etc.
The massage stimulates the system, and it breaks down and removes waste products accumulated in the body. It activates the immune system, improves muscle balance, and can have a stress-relieving effect.