Entries by Na Chen

Massage Therapy for Chronic Pain – Does it really work?

Did you know that the word ‘massage’ means deep relaxation and relief from stress? Deep tissue massage can help in easing chronic pains and assist in easing muscle tensions. That is the reason why the best massage therapists focus not only on the area where the pain arises, but they follow a holistic massage approach, […]

The History of Massage Therapy

Read a timeline of massage therapy’s evolution.   The Origins of Massage Therapy Massage therapy history dates back thousands of years to ancient cultures that believed in it’s medical benefits. The first written records of massage therapy are found in China and Egypt. 2700 BCE: The first known Chinese text is called “The Yellow Emperor’s […]

4 Surprising Effects & Benefits of Pain Relief Massage

According to a recent study, pain is the biggest reason why nearly 80 percent of Australians visit a physician or a doctor. The trouble is that most pain relief medications are riddled with side effects and are quite addictive. To make matters worse, some are even ineffective against certain types of pain. Luckily, if the […]