Is Massage good for energy & vitality?

The evidence points that way, though it's not yet conclusive. A classic 1998 systematic review first evaluated whether post-exercise massage reduces delayed-onset muscle soreness and found modest supportive evidence, a conclusion echoed by later systematic reviews and meta-analyses of physiotherapeutic interventions for exercise-induced muscle damage. That's reflected in an evidence score of 40/100 for its role in energy & vitality, drawn from 4 studies, with an estimated impact on longevity rated limited (30/100).