Authors : Kumar R.

Page Nos : 273-274

Description :
The word comes from the French massage "friction of kneading", or from Arabic massa meaning "to touch, feel" or from Latin massa meaning "mass, dough". Greek verb (massō) "to handle, touch, to work with the hands, to knead dough". In distinction the ancient Greek word for massage was anatripsis, and the Latin was frictio. Massage involves working and acting on the body with pressure – structured, unstructured, stationary, or moving – tension, motion, or vibration, done manually or with mechanical aids. Massage can be applied with the hands, fingers, elbo ws, knees, forearm, feet, or a massage device. Depending on the application and technique used, massage is used to promote relaxation and well - being, and is beneficial in treating sports injuries and other problems affecting the musculature of the body suc h as postural misalignment and many painful conditions. Massage has been shown to decrease cortisol in the body. This allows the body to enter a relaxing rest - and - recovery mode¬: an effect that lingers long after the massage is over. In fact, massage trig gers a host of brain chemistry responses that can result in lasting feelings of relaxation, lowered stress and improved mood. Massage Envy offers a variety of relaxing massage therapy styles and techniques to help kick start the relaxation process. If you enjoy relaxing massage therapy, know that a Massage Envy membership can be a powerful ally in your wellness program. In addition to encouraging relaxation, ongoing massage therapy can reduce pain, increase energy levels and improve overall physical and men tal performance. Massage Envy professional therapists customize every massage session to address your individual needs.

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