Massage for Common Ailments (Common Ailments Series)

by SaraThomas (Author), SaraThomas (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  1989

  $3.25

• Used

  Paperback
  1998

  $4.19

  This guide to massage enables readers to: discover the healing power of one's hands; learn how to soothe away stress and tension through touch; and provide immediate relief for everyday ailments, from headache to aching feet. The book is presented in three sections. The first section, Beginning , prepares readers and the environment for massage. This is followed with step-by-step instructions to the basic massage strokes. Each step is supported with illustrations. The second section, Common Ailments , presents massage treatments for various ailments. A whole-body sequence is presented to treat general disorders, from insomnia to anxiety. Step-by-step instructions are also provided for head massage, neck and shoulder massage, chest massage, arms and hands massage, stomach and belly massage, mid- and lower-back massage and legs and feet massage. Each step lists the particular ailments that can be treated using each technique. The ailments treated are listed on the contents page. The final section, Important Information , provides additional instructions for particular conditions, and explains when massage should not be used. Sara Thomas is the author of The Book of Massage .