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Definition: Systematic manual or mechanical manipulations of the soft tissues of the body by:
* Rubbing
* Kneading
* Pressing
* Rolling
* Slapping
* Tapping
Massage is used therapeutically for such purposes as:
* promoting circulation of the blood and lymph
* relaxation of the muscles and relief from pain
* restoration of metabolic balance
* other physical and mental benefits
Origin of the word "Massage"
* Greek- masso or massein
* Latin- massa
->means to touch, handle, knead, or squeeze
* Arabic- mass'h
* Sanskrit- makeh
->means to press softly
Modern word "Massage" and strokes names, efflourage, petrissage and tapotement from Dutchman, Johann Georg Mezger
Fast Facts about Massage
* It is one of earliest remedial practices known to man.
* most natural and instinctive means of relieving pain and discomfort.
* Practiced in nearly all ancient cultures.
* Practiced, developed and taught primarily by physicians.
* Written about extensively in medical books since 500 B.C.
* Used by Chinese starting around 3000 B.C.
* Discovered by Japanese around 6th century A.D.
* It is found in Hindu books around 1800 B.C.
* Used by Greeks well before 300 B.C.
* Declined severely during Dark Ages (along with the Bible), but revived in Renaissance era.
* Has fluctuated in popularity through time until now.
* Rubbing
* Kneading
* Pressing
* Rolling
* Slapping
* Tapping
Massage is used therapeutically for such purposes as:
* promoting circulation of the blood and lymph
* relaxation of the muscles and relief from pain
* restoration of metabolic balance
* other physical and mental benefits
Origin of the word "Massage"
* Greek- masso or massein
* Latin- massa
->means to touch, handle, knead, or squeeze
* Arabic- mass'h
* Sanskrit- makeh
->means to press softly
Modern word "Massage" and strokes names, efflourage, petrissage and tapotement from Dutchman, Johann Georg Mezger
Fast Facts about Massage
* It is one of earliest remedial practices known to man.
* most natural and instinctive means of relieving pain and discomfort.
* Practiced in nearly all ancient cultures.
* Practiced, developed and taught primarily by physicians.
* Written about extensively in medical books since 500 B.C.
* Used by Chinese starting around 3000 B.C.
* Discovered by Japanese around 6th century A.D.
* It is found in Hindu books around 1800 B.C.
* Used by Greeks well before 300 B.C.
* Declined severely during Dark Ages (along with the Bible), but revived in Renaissance era.
* Has fluctuated in popularity through time until now.
