Massage therapy is the effective, widely used integrative therapy for reducing pain, and relieving stress. You don't have to book an appointment at the spa or research how much to tip for a massage to enjoy reduced pain, and stress--you can DIY a massage at home between professional massages with a few simple moves to keep the benefits going.
With this guide, you can use the power of touch to soothe aches, and wash away worries. Each page guides you through the time-honored practice with step-by-step instructions, and photographs for massaging yourself, and others. You'll learn the different strokes, and movements within a massage as well as techniques for popular methods, including prenatal massage, Swedish massage, and trigger point therapy.