Sooth away stress, banish pain, and share the language of touchwith the healing powers of massageWhat reduces pain, enhances athletic performance, jobefficiency, improves the circulation, raises immune efficiency,promotes the healing of tissues, increases the functioning of theskin, enhances focus and emotional balance, and improvesappearance? Right, massage! So what are you waiting for?Discover how to knead your way to relaxation and wellness withthis fun guide to the art of massage. With the help of numerousstep-by-step hands-on photos and illustrations, Massage ForDummies, 2nd Edition shows you, move by move, how to harnessthe healing power of touch. In no time you'll master the basics andlearn how to give and receive a therapeutic massage.* 25% new and expanded content in this edition* Covers an array of techniques, from Swedish to Deep Tissue andsports massage to self-massage* The newest strokes and techniques that can relieve specificpainful conditionsHands-on and extremely practical, Massage For Dummies, 2ndEdition shows you how to integrate massage and its benefitsinto your everyday life.

Introduction 1Part I: Discovering Massage 7Chapter 1: Not Just a Rub: How Massage Can Improve Your Life 9Chapter 2: A Brief History of Touch 21Chapter 3: Your Skin and What's Beneath It: What You're Touching When You Massage Somebody 31Part II: The Art of Receiving Massage 49Chapter 4: Making Massage Part of Your Life: A Massage Road Map 51Chapter 5: Your First Massage Appointment, Step-by-Step 67Chapter 6: The Rules for Receiving Massage 83Chapter 7: Enjoying the Spa Experience (There and at Home) 95Part III: The Art of Giving Massage 111Chapter 8: Setting the Stage for a Great Massage 113Chapter 9: Stocking Your Massage Tool Chest 123Chapter 10: All the Right Moves 135Chapter 11: Putting the Moves Together: Massaging the Back of the Body 161Chapter 12: Putting the Moves Together: Massaging the Front of the Body 183Chapter 13: A Special Treat for the Feet: Reflexology 217Chapter 14: Have Hands, Will Travel: Doing Massage for a Living 237Part IV: Massage for Every Body 247Chapter 15: Higher, Faster, Stronger: Sports Massage 249Chapter 16: Sensual Massage 263Chapter 17: A Massage for Baby (and Mommy Too) 273Chapter 18: Self-Massage Techniques to Use at Work 287Part V: The Part of Tens 303Chapter 19: Ten (Plus a Few More) Top Places to Study Massage 305Chapter 20: Ten Outstanding Places to Receive a Top-Notch Massage 313Appendix: Massage Resources 317Index 327