Many studies have demonstrated the wide-ranging benefits of massage. It is useful for specific ailments such as asthma, depression, back and neck pain, insomnia, immune deficiency disorders and diabetes. Massage is often a part of therapy for people with cancer since it promotes relaxation and a sense of wellbeing.

Massage should not be applied to varicose veins, anywhere that fractures are present or any parts of the skin with swelling, bruising, cuts or infection. Care should be taken during pregnancy and in the case of cancer.

Massage should be comfortable and relaxing.

Massage was practised in Ancient Greece, Egypt and the Far East. It was also very popular in Roman times. The Oriental traditions of acupressure, foot and hand massage and therapeutic massage have survived for thousands of years and are still widely practised today in both the East and the West. They have also influenced the development of modern techniques such as Zone Therapy and Reflexology.

When the body is touched receptors in the skin send messages to the brain causing the release of chemicals such as endorphins. This produces a sense of relaxation and wellbeing and can also provide pain relief. Massage also improves the flow of blood and lymph fluid, helps eliminate waste products from the body, relaxes the muscles - and can help regulate hormone production and stimulate the immune system.

Massage therapists can be found at most health centres, sports centres, beauty clinics, health farms and complementary medicine clinics.

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