Did you know? Interesting facts about massage and our body.

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Monday, 03 July 2023

There are many interesting facts about massage and our body that you might have never heard of! We have collected the most mind-blowing ones to share with you. Read them below:

1. Did you know that our skin has approximately 5 million touch receptors? 3000 of them are in a fingertip. 
2. Did you know that Julius Caesar used massage to help his epilepsy? 
3. Did you know that touch and massage stimulate the release of endorphins, the body`s natural painkillers?
4. Did you know that healthy touch of any kind can reduce the heart rate and lower blood pressure?
5. Did you know that massaging and gently pulling on your ears – top, middle, and bottom of outer earlobes once per day improves your immune system?
6. Did you know that specialized massage improves lymph flow through the body, relieving aches, pains, and flu-like symptoms? 
7. Did you know that a 60-minutes massage is about the same as 7-8 hours of sleep to your body?
8. Did you know that Deep tissue does not mean the therapist needs to push hard or dig deep? The deep part of the name is related to the fact that the therapist is working on the deeper layers of muscle tissue.
9. Did you know massage therapy increases the movement of white blood cells throughout your body, playing an integral role in fighting off disease and illness? 
10. Did you know the earliest written record of massage therapy were discovered in Egypt and China between 3000 and 2500 BCE?

You know now!

To discover even more astonishing facts about the power of massage therapy and experience its positive impact on your body, don’t hesitate to call our reception team at 02037949760 or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to book your appointment.

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