The concept of massage is evident throughout history, with its roots in ancient China, Greece, Rome, India and Egypt.
Massage therapy is a combination of science and art, providing a relaxing experience helping to rejuvenate the mind and body and eliminate stress scientifically.
Massage has been used by early physicians to treat fatigue, illness and injury based on a basic understanding of how the body functions.
Massage therapy addresses a variety of health conditions, the most prevalent being stress-related tension, which experts believe accounts for 80-90% of disease.
Massage has many physiological effects, such as: increased circulation, stimulate lymph system, relax overused muscles, reduce spasms and cramping, increase joint flexibility, release endorphins, reduce post-surgery adhesions and edema, improve range of motion, decrease lower back pain, relieve migraine pain, shorten labor, etc. |