Interesting Facts About Massage Therapy

Rachel Kloiber
Jan 8, 2020
2 min read

Updated: Dec 26, 2023

Dive into the Fascinating World of Massage

Did You Know?

1. Your skin is home to a whopping 5 million touch receptors, with 3,000 residing in a single fingertip!

2. Embracing healthy touch can work wonders, reducing heart rate and lowering blood pressure effortlessly.

3. Julius Caesar turned to massage to find relief for his epilepsy, showcasing the ancient roots of this therapeutic practice.

4. The 1996 Olympics in Atlanta marked a historic moment as massage therapy/bodywork became an official core medical service for athletes.

5. Boost your immune system by giving your ears some love – a daily massage of the top, middle, and bottom of outer earlobes does the trick.

6. The modern American lifestyle sets the stage for lower back pain, a prevalent woe for many.

7. Explore the magic of specialized massage, enhancing lymph flow and alleviating aches, pains, and flu-like symptoms.

8. Revel in the power of touch and massage, igniting the release of endorphins, your body’s natural painkillers.

9. Unwind with a 60-minute massage, an experience equivalent to giving your body the rest it craves during 7-8 hours of sleep.

10. Join the ranks of longevity enthusiasts – Bob Hope, who lived to 100, credited his daily massage as a key element of his health regimen.

11. Break the norm with a full-body massage without shedding a layer – yes, you can keep all your clothes on!

12. Step back in time – massage might just be the oldest form of medical care, as evidenced by Egyptian tomb paintings depicting people enjoying massages.

13. From tables to chairs, couches to beds, and benches to entire body treatments, massage adapts to diverse settings, with or without oils or lotions.

14. Immerse yourself in the rich variety of massage modalities – there are approximately 75 common techniques in use today.

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