Giving a brief history of massage, this guide describes the different types of strokes, pressures and techniques, and also includes step-by-step instructions for performing a simple massage on adults, babies and children, and a self-help section for common ailments.
What is massage?; a short history; professional treatment; the importance of touch; techniques; the art of massage: back, neck and shoulders, chest, abdomen, face and head, arms and hands, legs and feet, babies and children, pregnancy, massage and movement, contraindications; self-help for common ailments; common ailments.
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