Press Here! Massage for Beginners

✍ Scribed by Beider , Rachel

• Year: 2019
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 131
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Relieve pain, alleviate tension, increase relaxation, and recover and prepare for physical activities. Fun, modern illustrations and intuitive organization combined with the expertise of licensed massage therapist Rachel Beider allow you to quickly implement this powerful wellness tool.

✦ Table of Contents

Cover
Half Title
Title
Copyright
CONTENTS
Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION
Welcome
A Brief History of Massage
The Benefits of Massage
About this Book
Chapter 2 PLANNING YOUR SESSION
Types of Strokes
Knots
Pain
The Skill of Palpation
Trigger Points
Preparation for Massage
Precautions
Communication
Chapter 3 SELF-CARE FOR THE PROVIDER
Stretches
Ergonomics During a Session
Chapter 4 GETTING TO WORK
Positioning for Comfort
Opening a Session
Closing a Session
Hand Positions
Massage for Shoulders
Massage for Back
Massage for Neck
Massage for Arms
Massage for Hands
Massage for Back of Legs
Massage for Front of Legs
Massage for Feet
Massage for Head and Scalp
Massage for Face
Massage for Relaxation
Chapter 5 TREATMENT PLANS
Massage for Headaches
Massage for Sinus Congestion
Massage for Constipation
Massage for Menstrual Cramps
Massage for Pain Relief
Massage for Insomnia
Massage for Inflammation
Massage for Arthritis
Chapter 6 SELF-MASSAGE
Hand Techniques
Using a Foam Roller
Using a Ball
Glossary
Index
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
V
W
Acknowledgments

✦ Subjects

Massage for Beginners, A Simple Route to Relaxation and Releasing Tension