A Brief History of Massage

“Massage is one of the most natural and distinctive means of relieving pain and discomfort.” The knowledge and use of massage can be dated back to the time of the soon dynasty 589 to 617 A.D.. Massage has been written about since 2000 BC, and from 500 BC by the Japanese the Egyptians and the Persians all who used Massage for medicinal purposes. During the Olympic Games, the Greeks would receive friction, anointing of oils and rubbing with sand massages before and after the games much like a sports massage today. Touch has always been Touch has always been a form of healing recorded in the traditions of the Hebrews and Christians with the use of the laying on hands and the anointing of oils. Massage has also been a part of Indian herbal medicine as well as by the anus and the mine people. In Indian Massage has become a part of daily life for almost 3000 years. It’s only here in the west that we are beginning to understand the benefits of Massage.