"Hippocrates" the father of medicine

Massage is one of the oldest health practices, with evidence of it found in ancient Chinese medical texts written some 4,000 years ago. Hippocrates (the father of physicians) advocated massage in the 4th century BC and these days medical professionals encourage the use of massage in order to relieve stress on the body, enhance overall health and aid the healing process.

The benefits of massage are far reaching and nothing short of miraculous. Studies have shown that massage can assist in managing the symptoms of all sorts of conditions such as arthritis, gastrointestinal problems, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), lower back pain, migraine, sciatica, stress and tension.

Massage can also enable faster recovery after surgery or assist people who do not respond to (or cannot tolerate) pain medication. The effects of massage both elevate the body’s anti-pain hormone, serotonin and simultaneously reduce the levels of the stress hormone, cortisol.  Athletes know that a good massage speeds muscle recovery rate after physical exertion.

Massage works with your body’s own healing system to remove stagnation (blockages). When muscles spasm, it’s a form of stagnation – where the blood is not moving as smoothly as it should due to internal stress or as a reaction to pain.

Effective massage relieves blockages and invigorates tired, aching or injured muscles.  It increases circulation (which delivers blood by supplying nutrients and oxygen to the muscles) and aids lymphatic flow (which rids the body tissue of waste and toxins).

For those who have not yet enjoyed the benefits of massage Massage Central is a convenient and professional option.  Massage Centre provides mobile or in room services based on the Raynor massage therapy technique,  a powerful and innovative massage treatment that is practiced all over the world.

Click here to contact Massage Central to make your booking!