Massage is not a new therapy; it has its origin from a very ancient time. Previously, the doctors believed in the power of touch as an incredible medicine for various illnesses. It was found that physicians used different types of oils and extracts from the plants for the massage therapy in order to cure people. And the outcomes were unbelievable. There are some interesting facts listed here that will increase your knowledge about massage therapy.
Facts and not Myths
- Around 5 million of touch receptors are present in our skin and interestingly 3,000 of them are present in the fingertip
- A gentle healthy touch can work wonders; it can lower the blood pressure and can minimize the heart rate
- Julius Caesar suffered from epilepsy and he used massage therapy to heal it
- In 1996, it was for the Olympics in Atlanta that massage therapy was legally offered as a core therapeutic service
- To improve your immune system, massage and gently pull your ears – bottom, middle, and top of the earlobes once a day
- Change in the lifestyle has guaranteed lower back pain to most of the individuals. A good massage can lower the intensity
- Benefits of a good massage therapy – reduced pain, aches, and flu symptoms and improved lymph flow through the body
- Endorphins, the natural painkillers of the body, are stimulated by a gentle touch and massage
- The benefit of an hour of massage is similar to that of 7 to 8 hours of sleep
- Bob Hope had daily massage as a part of his health routine and he lived for 100 years
- Funny but yes a complete body massage can also be done with all your clothes on
- The massage therapy is an ancient form of the medical treatment and its evidence can be seen in the Egyptian tomb paintings
- It is not compulsory to have oils and lotions to have a good massage
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