Massage therapy is one of the oldest parts of alternative medicine. Ancient records shows that massage is dated back from China three thousand years ago that the ancient Persians, Egyptians and Hindus had used massage therapy to heal different kinds of sicknesses.

Hippocrates had even written in one of his papers a recommendation that rubbing and friction can be used for various circulatory and joint problems.

This day, massage therapy is now an acceptable form of various physical rehabilitation programs. It is proven that massage therapy is beneficial for various chronic conditions such as arthritis, infertility, depression and much more.

Massage therapy is also effective in relieving tension and stress that can lead to life threatening diseases.

Asthmatic patients who undergo massage therapy also see some improvement to their peak flow while burn injury patients also felt comfort in their itching and anxiety problems that comes with burn.

Other benefits of massage include:

Relieves migraine headaches
Improve flexibility of joints
Improve body's immunity as it stimulates lymph flow
Ease low back pain and increase range motion
Reduce scar tissue
Improves circulation of oxygen and nutrients
Lessen cramps and spasms
Lessen dependency on medications
Aid athletes in preparing or recovering strenuous workouts
Improve the condition of the skin
Decrease post surgery adhesions
Assist expectant mothers to have easier delivery
Relax tired and overused muscles
Decreased cramps for women who suffer premenstrual syndrome sufferers.