Spa-the term is derived from the name of the town of Spa, Belgium, whose name is known back from Roman times. A body treatment, spa treatment, or cosmetic treatment is non medical procedure to help the health of the body. Massage Involves working and acting on the body with pressure. Techniques are commonly applied using hands, fingers, elbows, knees, forearm, feet, or a device. The purpose of massage is generally promoted as treatment for stress or pain. Benefits of massage include pain relief, reduced trait anxiety and depression, and temporarily reduced blood pressure, heart rate, and state of anxiety. Additional testing has shown an immediate increase and expedited recovery periods for muscle performance. Theories behind what massage might do include blocking nociception gate control theory.