Aches and pains brought on by the stresses and strains of everyday life can be soothed away through massage. This book explains basic massage techniques and looks at each body area, showing you how to dispel the tension that builds up in the muscles. A section on self-massage means that you can also practice and perfect the techniques on yourself. Massage has been used throughout history both for relaxation and circulation. Although widely practiced today, massage is still considered by some people as an exclusive luxury. This belief, however, is unjustified. It requires little effort, and not previous experience or special skills, to give a basic, relaxing massage. It is even possible to do an effective self-massage. The guidelines presented in this book illustrate how to give a simple massage. Different pressure massages are suggested for different purposes – relaxation, circulation, muscle tension, and toning. Advice on how and where to stand to avoid back strain and exert pressure most effectively. Includes a section on massages for expectant mothers to relieve back pain. A practical guide, which, explains massage techniques for each region of body, building up to the complete body massage.

Authors: Mario Paul Cassar
Publishers: TimeLife Books
Date of Publication: 1998
No. of pages: 112