Massage first originated in Ancient Greece, Egypt, and the Far East. Massage was also said to be very popular in the time of the Romans. Types such as acupressure, foot and hand massages have been around for thousands of years and are still used widely throughout the world today. They have also helped the development of other techniques such as Reflexology and Zone therapy.
Massage was a basic treatment for healing, but is now used more for relaxation and aromatherapy.
Today's massage techniques concentrate more on the physiological parts of the body, by using different types of hand movements to improve the blood circulation and tension.
Oriental massage techniques concentrate more on particular points in the human body. They are believed to improve the flow of vital energy by using different types of pressure techniques, such as acupuncture.