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Resources Wellbeing, Complementary and Alternative Therapies Massage
Monday, 08 February 2010 21:27

Massage

Written by  Barbara O'Brien
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Massage has been around for ages. The earliest records available are from China and date back to 3000 BC . Japanese, Indians, Egyptians, Grecians, Romans are all ancient cultures that practiced this therapeutic healing treatment.

The meaning of the word massage translates as ‘to knead’ and ‘press gently’.

Touch is one of the earliest senses that we develop. A natural reaction to an ache or pain is to gently rub and press to soothe, ease tension and make us feel better.

The Psychological effects of Massage are many fold, i.e. calming, soothing, relaxing, invigorating, energising, invigorating, increasing ones confidence, increases optimism, good sense of well being.

The Physical Benefits of Massage:

  • Improves condition of the skin
  • Improves absorption of nutrients to cells
  • Speeds up transportation of waste away from cells
  • Massage softens scar tissue
  • Improves blood and lymph circulation
  • Warms body tissue easing tension and relieving pain
  • Relaxing
  • Sedating effect on the central nervous system with slow massage movements
  • Stimulating effect on central nervous system with vigorous, energetic massage movements Massage can help break down fatty tissue and combined with a diet or exercise (or both) speed up weight loss.
  • Improves performance before and after sporting activities
  • Helps you to let go of fatigue and tension.

 

Each massage treatment is tailored to suit the individual. Massage is a part of an holistic approach to cultivate a healthy body, mind and spirit.

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