| In ancient Greece, Egypt, China, Rome, and India, | | | | that focuses on a certain part of the body. |
| massage was a major part of medical practices. | | | | Reflexology deals with massaging the foot. |
| They used massage to treat various disorders | | | | Today, over 70% of hospitals in America offer |
| and physical ailments. By promoting a sense of | | | | massage therapy as a part of their program. For |
| well being, massage can help you relax and | | | | many years, massage was considered as |
| minimize the effects of stress. | | | | alternative medicine. Hospitals now use massage |
| The practice of massage therapy affects the | | | | therapy in the treatment stress management, |
| whole body. The muscular, immune, nervous, and | | | | chronic pain, pregnancy, and more. Therapeutic |
| circulatory systems are all being treated. Even | | | | massage has even been known to assist |
| though there are physical benefits to massage, | | | | individuals who in alcohol and drug programs. |
| we cannot negate the psychological payback. | | | | Professional therapists often combine various |
| The full body massage is one of the most popular | | | | techniques to strengthen the massage, like |
| massages because it provides the most stress | | | | aromatherapy, acupressure, and cupping. Since |
| relief. Many people get these massages frequently | | | | massage therapy has been embraced in |
| because it feels so great afterwards. They feel | | | | mainstream medicine, many people have |
| completely relaxed and stress free. | | | | experienced the benefits. The demand for |
| Aside from the full body massage, a therapist can | | | | therapists is increasing each year so why not |
| focus on certain, specific parts of the body. | | | | check out whats available online. |
| Reflexology is an example of a form of massage | | | | |