Massage Therapy Improves Circulation, Alleviates Muscle Soreness (VIDEO) University of Illinois Chicago This video is under embargo. Please login to access this video. Caption Massage therapy improves general blood flow and alleviates muscle soreness after exercise, according to a study by researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Credit UIC News Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.