History Of Massage Therapy:

 

The history of Massage Therapy can be traced back over 5,000 years varying in many different types and applications. Chinese, Persian, and Egyptian cultures have all recorded the use of Massage Therapy for a variety of purposes including the improvement of circulatory and joint movement issues.

 

There are many different types of massages, but perhaps the most popular and commonly known massage is known as the Swedish Massage. It was first introduced as medical gymnastics in the 19th century by Swedish Psychologists Pehr Henrick Ling. He was the one who created a system of massage, where he used old techniques used by the ancient Greeks and Romans to enhance many physical benefits.

 

Although massage is generally assumed to be a lavish comfort, that only the wealthy can afford, but this idea has been changed throughout the course of time. Swedish Massage is used not only to relax the human body, but it increases one’s health.

 

What is Massage?

 

Massage is a term for pressing, rubbing and manipulating your skin, muscles, tendons and ligaments. A massage therapist uses their hands and fingers to massage, but they also use their forearms, elbows, and sometimes even feet. Massage can range from light stroking to deep pressure.

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Massage is a treatment that uses different kinds of physical contact to relax, revive and heal the body. It is used to treat a wide range of emotional and physical health problems 

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Massage is the stroking, kneading, warming, rolling and pressing of skin and muscles.

There are lots of different kinds of massage, each with broadly different origins and aims - some focus on soothing muscle pain; others on increasing energy levels; some aim to improve a specific physical condition; others simply to help you relax.

Massage makes you feel good in lots of ways, and can have a positive effect on your whole body - your bones, your muscles, your heart, your skin, your breathing, digestion, and your mental health.

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Massage works in various ways:

• It relaxes and refreshes tired or knotted muscles

• It increases blood circulation

• It stimulates deep circulation, both of blood and lymph which helps your body to heal, and generally work more efficiently

• It encourages your body to produce endorphins - the natural chemicals in your body that make you feel happy

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It's instinctive to give someone a hug or a pat on the back to comfort or reassure them; in some ways, massage is a formal version of that instinct.