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Massage therapy is a therapeutic practice based on different techniques of touch, pressure, gliding, kneading, and tissue manipulation. Although it's used today in clinics, spas, rehabilitation centers, and wellness spaces, its origins go back thousands of years and appear across many ancient civilizations.

The earliest evidence of practices similar to therapeutic massage appears in cultures such as Chinese, Indian, Egyptian, Greek, and Roman civilizations. In many of these societies, manual touch was used to relieve pain, reduce muscle tension, support physical recovery, and create a sense of balance and well-being.

In ancient China, manual techniques were already used within traditional healthcare systems. Chinese massage developed different methods of pressure, manipulation, and body movement, later linked to practices such as Tui Na, still used today in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

In India, massage also has a long tradition, especially within the system known as Ayurveda. Ayurvedic massage often uses plant-based oils and specific movements to stimulate the body, promote relaxation, and support physical and energetic balance according to this tradition's principles.

In ancient Egypt, depictions found in tombs and historical records show people performing manipulations on the feet and other parts of the body. This evidence suggests that different forms of massage and manual care were already part of health and wellness practices in that society.

In ancient Greece, massage took on particular importance for athletes and warriors. It was common to use oils and body manipulation techniques before and after physical activity, aiming to prepare the muscles, reduce discomfort, and support recovery after intense effort.

The Greek physician Hippocrates, regarded as one of the founding figures of Western medicine, also recognized the importance of body manipulation. In his writings, he described friction techniques and movements applied to the body as part of treatment for certain physical conditions.