Massage Therapy is An Ancient Practice

Massage and bodywork techniques have been inthe body, speed the recovery time of illness, and
use for over 3,000 years for easing muscleprovide for a wider range of mobility and flexibility
tension, diagnosing illness and calming the mind. Inin the muscle and joints of even the sedentary.
many countries today,Japan, Egypt, Africa, and" The New England Journal of Medicine" notes the
The United Kingdom, massage and bodywork holdhealth effects of massage and bodywork. A
a prestigious place in the study of disease andrenowned Doctor in the field of massage
healing. Although in use as an alternative healingresearch, Dr. tiffany Fields indicates the usefulness
tool in the United States, the manipulation of theof massage for maintaining health and preventing
soft tissues of the body and the application ofdisease. The journal also cites the beneficial
stretch, and acupressure to the soft tissues ofeffects of the healing tools for low back pain; the
the body, or massage and bodywork are valuableuse of acupressure, yoga, massage, and
preventative and healing tools. These techniquesbodywork for fibromyalgia, and chronic
cause positive and measurable physical reactionsheadaches; as well as the support of ice, heat,
to the body. Receptors in our muscles respond bymassage and stretching for plantar fasciitis.
toning, easing pain, and increasing healing time.Many other indications for massage therapy and
Fascia, such as skin and body tissue soften andbodywork are improved skin tone and elasticity,
tone, organs and glands release chemicals thatdecreased appearance of cellulite, and greater skin
enhance the body's immune system, allowing it tohydration. Additional pluses include a boost to the
realign, heal and release tension and toxins.body's metabolism, greater joint range of motion,
Massage is widely utilized for relaxation but alsoless aches and pains after a work out, prolonged
has the potential to decrease pain signals withinyard work or sports activities.