A Guide To Massage Therapy

 Massage is a relaxing technique which is accepted all over the world. Massage in India is prevalent since ancient times. Massage if done scientifically, is very effective and relaxes body thoroughly. The word massage is derived from Greek Language, signifying to knead, to press. It consists basically of palpation, rubbing and kneading. Celsus, a Roman physician, at the beginning of Christian era advised that friction should be used several times a day in the sun and found that chronic pains in the head were relieved by rubbing the head itself and the paralysed limbs were strengthened by being rubbed. To take bath after oil massage was a common custom in Turkey and Kerala. By simple massage one can keep his body ever young. By massage, the whole body, the skin, the muscles, the veins, the arteries, the lymphatic’s and the whole nervous system is benefitted. This book provides the scientific techniques of massage, oil used in massage, essential oils (aroma’s) beauty treatments, skincare; care of hands, foot etc.