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A Wonderful Cure
A Brief History
The ancient healing art of massage is the oldest form of physical medicine. It was widely practised by the Greeks and Romans, infact Julius Caesar, who suffered badly from headaches,received daily massage. The 'Father of Medicine'Hippocrates,once said ''Rubbing can bind a joint which is to loose and lossen a joint that is to rigid.'' This has been proven to be true today.
Therapeutic massage has an enormous impact on all the systems in the body. At the present time there is an enormous demand for for this type of treatment. it is now widly practised in many clinics,health clubs and hospitals.
The Benefits Of Massage
Mucus and bronchial secretions can be loosened by performing pecussive movement over the upper back and chest.
The digestive system is encouraged to eliminate waste matter from the colon.Constipation is relieved and digestion is improved.
Menstrual problems such as PMT, period pains and the menopause will all improve with regular therapeutic massage.
The Nervous System will benefit greatly from massage therapy because it has a sedative effect on the nerves, melting away all the stress and strains of modern day living.
Muscular aches and pains, fatigue and stiffness can be treated successfully.
Disorders of the skeletal system, such as arthritis, will benefit enormously from massage.
Accumulated water substances are rapidly eliminated by the action of massage.
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