A brief history of massage

Massage is considered to be among the oldest of all treatments used by man.  Records dating back as far as 3,000 years were made by the Chinese document its use.  The ancient Hindus, Persians, and Egyptians used forms of massage for some ailments and Hippocrates wrote papers recommending the use of rubbing and friction for joint and circulatory problems.  Today, massage is an accepted part of many physical rehabilitation programs and has proven  a benefit to many chronic conditions such as low back pain, arthritis, and bursitis.  It also helps relieve the stress and tension of everyday living.