Most people have heard of massage, but not everybody has experienced one firsthand. For those who have not, imagine experiencing a soothing neck massage. Visualize the Massage Therapist’s hands on the middle back region getting rid of all your tension. Picture the deep satisfaction of being in a place where fresh white towels are lying in wait next to a small rock waterfall and three white Gardenias are lying in a pewter half-bowl. Imagine the thick, rich oil being poured out into a waiting hand in the subdued candle lit room. All of this and more is possible in Massage, but when and where did Massage begin? This is an interesting question and worthy of exploration. Read on to learn some of the history of Massage.
Egypt
The ancient history of Massage dates back to Egypt, where a special type of Massage was used. Back then, each massage was unique to the person receiving it and the body was divided into pyramids with meridians in order to direct the Massage. This was very interesting. This type of Massage was called Spiritual Massage and there are records of this ancient process in a museum in Cairo.
China
Massage certainly existed in ancient China. There are records in existence of massage in ancient Chinese times. For instance, an ancient emperor named Huang-di had a great interest in medicine and wrote of massage in a book titled Huangdi Neijing. This ancient tradition has led to the modern day practice of the manual body treatment called Tui Na that is sometimes used along with Acupuncture.
Ancient Greece & Rome
Massage was widely practiced in ancient Greece and Rome. This was documented in the writings of Hippocrates. Considered the Father of Medicine, Hippocrates was Greek and alluded to Massage in his many impressive writings, although he used the term “rubbing” instead of Massage. Scholars are certain that his allusion to rubbing was the beginnings of the present-day concept of Massage treatment and therapy.
Above is an explanation of the history of massage. Described is massage in ancient Egypt, China, Greece and Rome. Massage has a rich and interesting history. Massage is a useful therapeutic field that developed concurrently along several cultures long ago. Now that you know how massage came about, perhaps it is time to experience massage in the present. If you can picture yourself getting a massage in a nice room with velvety green blooms lying atop rolled up pale green towels then schedule your massage today. Complete relaxation awaits you.
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