Summary: Providing a little touch therapy for stress reduction is a wonderful and therapeutic gift in this era of 14-hour workdays, repetitive stress injuries and weekend warriors. The many benefits of massage include relaxation, stress management, postural balance, increased body awareness and emotional comfort, improved circulation and improved lymphatic drainage for release of toxins.
eHow Article: How to Give a Back Massage
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lub2064 said
on 11/12/2008 that is some good info you got there. i have all also got a dvd from www.howtodomassage.com it is very practical i recommend it for any one
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Mamameme said
on 11/11/2008 Very informative and easy to follow.
iamageniuster said
on 10/26/2008 Awesome article. Great tips. 5 stars!
DoubleThis said
on 10/22/2008 Actually, he said to massage the OUTSIDE of the spine, which is often recommended. NEVER massage or put direct pressure on the spine.
Faithbee81 said
on 9/23/2008 The effect is to increase circulation and release the natural endophins in the body. The body and neck is made of many small stuctures of muscle mass, massaging through those fibers releases the lactic acid build up, which are toxins excreted from muscle. Good job on the technique.