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Massage Therapy
Massages initiate ongoing effects of reduced tension, increased vitality, and improved ability to achieve a calm state of mind.
combination of science and art, provides a relaxing experience by
artistic hand strokes on the body to rejuvenate the mind and body
and eliminate stress scientifically. The concept of massage is evident
throughout history. The origin of the term ‘massage’ can be traced
to four sources:
• Greek - masso/massein, meaning to touch or to handle, also meaning
to knead or to squeeze
• Latin - massa, lifted from Greek masso and means the same
• Arabic- mass'h or mass, means to press softly
• Sanskrit- makeh, also means to press softly
The benefits of massage:
• Relieves stress and encourages relaxation.
• Improves posture, flexibility and range of motion.
• Relieves tension and stiffness.
• Improves circulation and lowers blood pressure.
• Strengthens immune and lymphatic systems.
• Promotes deeper and easier breathing.
• Helps manage pain and stimulates weak muscles.
• Enhances the health and nourishment of the skin.
• Improve focus, concentration and mental clarity.
• Alleviates discomfort during pregnancy.
• Enhances post operative rehabilitation.
• Satisfies the need for caring touch.
The practice of massage however has its roots in the ancient Chinese, Greek, Roman, Indian and the Egyptian era. A Chinese book from 2,700 B.C., The Yellow Emperor's Classic Book of Internal Medicine, recommends 'breathing exercises, massage of skin and flesh, and exercises of hands and feet" as the appropriate treatment for -complete paralysis, chills, and fever." Massage one of the principal method of relieving pain for Greek and Roman physicians. Julius Caesar was apparently given a daily massage to treat neuralgia. Egyptian tomb paintings show people practicing massage. Ayurveda, the traditional Indian system of medicine, places great emphasis on massage and it remains widely practiced in India. "The Physician Must Be Experienced In Many Things," wrote Hippocrates, the father of Western medicine, in the 5th century B. C., "but assuredly in rubbing.. for rubbing can bind a joint that is too loose, and loosen a joint that is too rigid."
Massage was therefore used by early physicians to treat fatigue, illness and injury based on their basic understanding of how the body functions. But massage was not effectively used as a form of therapy in those days due to the lack of knowledge about blood circulation and the therapeutic results a massage can bring about.