Children under one year old need massage no less than proper nutrition. Infant massage is an essential part of proper care. Through physical impact on the skin, a stream of impulses travels from the peripheral nervous system to the brain, contributing to mental and psychological development. Circulation improves, and tissues become oxygenated. Abdominal massage helps release gas, strengthens the abdominal muscles, and aids digestion. Massage helps overcome the hypertonia that is typical for all newborns. Massage can also serve therapeutic purposes. Most commonly, it helps resolve issues such as congenital torticollis, dysplasia, scoliosis, and pelvic bone misalignment in children under one year of age.