History and development of massage

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1. History and Development of Massage John Lenon L. Mendoza

2. What is Massage? I t is the application of soft-tissue manipulation techniques to the body, generally intended to reduce stress and fatigue while improving circulation. It is a holistic therapy and offers benefits for physical, mental, spirirtual and emotional well-being of the person giving the massage as well as the person receiving it. It works well on young and old, male and female, and can even be applied as self-help therapy. The word “ Massgae ” is most likely to have emerged from the Greek word “ Massein ” , meaning “to knead” or the Arabic word “mash” meaning “to press softly”.

3. What is Hilot ? Hilot is a traditional healing technique from the Philippines that also includes massage techniques. The massage techniques relax stressed muscles. Hilot also includes Joint manipulations to help relax stressed muscles. Hilot encompasses a wide variety of techniques beyond the treatment of stressed muscles. Hilot is used to reset dislocated and sprained joints, diagnose and treat musculogamontous and musculoskeletal ailments, and even to aid in giving birth and to induce abortion.

4. Massage in Ancient Times The earliest evidence of massage being used is found in the cave paintings of ancient cave dwellers Various artifacts also found contain traces of fats and oils mixed with herbs

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6. Massage in Ancient Times As early as 3000 BC, the Chinese practiced massage to cure ailments and improve general health The Chinese found that pressure techniques were very effective on specific points and they developed special techniques called amma This was the beginning of the development of acupressure and acupuncture

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8. Massage in Ancient Times The Japanese used similar pressure techniques on specific points , which they called tsubo . This form of massage has been practiced over the centuries; it has recently regained recognition and popularity and is now known as shiatsu . 1800 BC, Records show that the Hindus practiced massage as part of their hygiene routines. A sacred book called the Ayur -Veda (The Art of Life) The Egyptians and Persians used massage for cosmetic as well as therapeutic effects

9. Massage in Classical Greece and Roman Times Rituals of bathing, massage, exercise or dancing were practiced by men and women Gladiators and soldiers were massaged before battle to give vigor and promote fitness and health, and afterwards to aid recovery, healing and relaxation Around 500 BC the Greek physician Herodicus used massage with oils and herbs to treat medical conditions and diseases

10. Massage in Classical Greece and Rome n Ancient Times The Romans followed similar routines to the Greeks. They practiced bathing, exercise and massage for health and social relaxation The baths were maintained at different temperatures and progress was made from cold to hot baths Massage techniques recorded from those times include manipulations known as squeezing, pinching or pummelling . They relate to the petrissage and percussion movements used today.

11. The Development of Modern Massage Techniques Modern massage techniques have evolved mainly from a system developed by a Swedish physiologist, Per Henrik Ling ( 1776–1839), known as Swedish Remedial Gymnastics Ling used the terms “effleurage”, “ petrissage ”, “vibration”, “friction”, “rolling” and “slapping”

12. Twentieth-Century Developments During the First World War the demand for massage to treat the injured grew and many more massage therapists were trained There was rapid growth in electrotherapy and eventually massage ceased to be part of physiotherapy training. It became little used as a therapeutic treatment in hospitals. There was, however, a continuing demand for massage in clinics, health farms, fitness and leisure centers.

13. Harmony of the Three Faculties (Mind, Body, Emotion)

14. Harmony of the Three Faculties (Mind, Body, Emotion) The most important perhaps is the idea of integration. Everything is connected . Feeling beautiful, feeling joyous, feeling healthy , and feeling energetic are signs of a balanced life . A balanced life requires both reflection and action Movement and touch is an appreciation of beauty, it is also our connection to the environment, cultural expression, social contribution, the healing quality of water, and nourishment both of the body and the soul are the essential concepts

15. Harmony of the Three Faculties (Mind, Body, Emotion) The most important perhaps is the idea of integration. Everything is connected . Feeling beautiful, feeling joyous, feeling healthy , and feeling energetic are signs of a balanced life . A balanced life requires both reflection and action Movement and touch is an appreciation of beauty, it is also our connection to the environment, cultural expression, social contribution, the healing quality of water, and nourishment both of the body and the soul are the essential concepts

16. Harmony of the Three Faculties (Mind, Body, Emotion)