Massage Therapy
History of Massage
Massage may be the oldest and simplest form of medical care. Massage has been practiced continually since ancient times from 2,700 BC. It was one of the principal method of relieving pain for Greek and roman physicians. Massage is now used in intensive care units for children, elderly people, babies in incubators, and patients with cancer, AIDS, heart attacks, or strokes. Most American hospices have some kind of bodywork therapy available, and it is frequently offered in health centers, drug treatment clinics, and pain clinics around the world.
Benefits of Massage
There are so many healthy benefits to receiving massage therapy on a regular basis:
- Relieves Stress
- Encourages Relaxation
- Improves Posture
- Improves Circulation
- Lowers Blood Pressure
- Helps Manage Pain
- Relaxes Muscles
- Improves Flexibility and Range of Motion
- Relieves Tension Related Headaches
- Strengthens the Immune System
- Enhances Post-Op Rehab
- Improves Rehabilitation after Injury
Recent scientific research also proves that massage therapy increases immune function, decreases stress levels and reduces recovery time in many medical conditions including:
- Allergies
- Depression and Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Asthma and Bronchitis
- Circulatory Problems
- Insomnia
- Sport Injuries
- Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJ)
- Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Musculo-Skeletal Disorders