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Massage therapy became recognized in China in 2700 BC. It is possible that massage therapy was practiced even in ancient Egypt, Rome, and Greece. The Indian culture uses a combination of aromatic oils and spices in its massage therapy. With massage therapy existing in so many foreign places, it has caused there to be numerous styles of massage therapy. The benefit of massage therapy exists in even type. Overall though, massage therapy relieves stress and improves health.

Today's Massage Therapy

The medical field recognizes the benefit of massage therapy and will often recommend it to their patients who are having medical problems due to tension in the body and stress in the mind. Over 70% of American hospitals have a place where you can get a massage. It is used for many reasons from relieving pressure due to pregnancy to strengthening muscles for rehabilitation. Even the employees take advantage of the benefit of massage therapy.

There are some more recent uses for the benefit of massage therapy in hospitals; such as in treating chronic pain and in dealing with the pains of cancer. Physical therapist are also incorporating massage therapy into their work to help their patients improve mobility. About 67% of American hospitals have massage therapy centers set up for the employees. They know that the benefit of massage therapy extends to more positive attitudes among workers.

The benefit of massage therapy has been tested by the medical field and has been found to help boost the immune system, lower blood pressure, provide comfort during alcohol and drug withdrawal pains, improve pain management success, and provides energy to those suffering from depression and fatigue. Since the massage therapist shows concern for the patients, this just adds to the benefit of massage therapy.

Parts of the body that enjoy the benefit of massage therapy include the muscular, nervous, circulatory, and immune systems. Added therapies to the massaging can increase the benefit of massage therapy. Examples of these other therapies include aromatherapy, reflexology, and acupressure.

There are so many people now enjoying the benefit of massage therapy, that a great deal of research has been done it. Each ends up with the same result, verifying that the benefit of massage therapy on a person's well-being is great and when adding other holistic medicines this further advances the person's state of mind. This demonstrates that the benefit of massage therapy will continue to be embraced by many for years to come.

There are many places online that provide massage therapy products that can put you on your way to relaxation and peace of mind. Happy searching!

Submitted by:

Dr. April Davall

Dr. April Davall is webmaster of http://massageadvise.com, which goal is to to give you good and latest Massage information. Everything about massage from massage technique to massage equipment. You can learn and print out almost anything about massage.



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