Massage is perhaps one of the oldest therapies known to man, and has been practised in the East for at least the past 5000 years. Head massage originated in India over a thousand years ago. The origin of the word shampoo comes from a Hindi word 'champi'. Originally it meant having your head massaged and began as a way for mothers to help their daughters keep their long hair in great condition. The majority of mothers in India still practise head massage as an everyday part of family life and mothers would normally perform this service on family members at least once per week. Massage increases blood flow to your muscles, allowing them to flush out toxins and take in fresh oxygen and nutrients with which they will be able to perform work. Massage therapy can also target myofascia, the connective tissue that surrounds muscles. When a muscle is damaged, this tissue can become tight and inflamed. Knots called trigger points may form in myofascia that has been chronically tight. Trigger point massage technique involves applying direct, sustained pressure to these knots until they disperse, relieving tension of the myofascia and muscle. There are many types of massage therapy, and you should know which type might benefit you. Read the descriptions on our site to learn more about different techniques massage therapists use. It is recommended by those who frequent massage therapists that everyone get a massage as often as possible. It will help all manner of conditions you may be susceptible to as well as reduce stress and tension.