Healing Massage: Simple Techniques to Soothe Pain and Find Relief at Home

By: Jennifer Love CMT, NMT, NMTHE

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Synopsis: Healing is in your hands—the essential guide to home massage Massage is a powerful tool for soothing and relieving discomfort, pain, and stress. Harness the healing abilities of touch at home with Healing Massage. This complete guide can help you treat physical issues like back pain and headaches as well as mental health ailments like anxiety and depression. Discover a variety of proven techniques to help your loved ones manage symptoms and relieve pain: Swedish, trigger point therapy, sports, acupressure, and more. Pick up practical information like how much pressure to apply, how to adjust your massage for recipients of all ages, and tips for addressing chronic pain. Then, dive into specialized techniques for specific ailments so you can start the healing journey. Healing Massage features: The power of touch—Find soothing ways to heal everything from tense shoulders, tight hips, and carpal tunnel syndrome, to digestive issues, insomnia, eyestrain, and anxiety. Step-by-step guidance—Follow clear, detailed instructions for home application of each technique, with illustrations to guide you. Beyond massage—Enhance and extend the healing benefits through aromatherapy, application of heat and ice, and simple lifestyle changes. Unlock the healing power of touch in the comfort of your own home with Healing Massage.