Massive history of massage

Archaeological evidence of the different types of massage and the various techniques that encompass them has been found in many ancient civilisations including China, India, Japan, Korea, Egypt, Rome, Greece, and Mesopotamia.

Massage is perhaps one of the oldest forms of healing therapy practiced on the human body. Dating as far back as 2,700 B.C., ancient Eastern Chinese cultures practiced massage to heal a variety of ailments from labour pain to paralysis. Ancient Egyptian tombs have been discovered adorned with images of figures being massaged. In addition, according to traditional Indian medicine, therapeutic massage was performed using a variety of aromatherapy oils and spices for their healing properties.

Even famous Greek and Roman figures - such as the great Julius Caesar - underwent daily massages to treat nerve pain.