Ease stress and remedy everyday aches and pains with the techniques found in this comprehensive introduction to massage. All the basics are here, as well as instruction for individual areas of the body. Experiment with massage in the comfort of your own home, and pamper family and friends. Treat headaches, digestive problems, insomnia, and even asthma. Start the morning off right with an energizing massage, and continue throughout the day with self-massage and massages for the workplace. Athletes and trainers can benefit from massage techniques for strained knees, golfer's and tennis elbow, and repetitive strain injuries. A section on recipes for oils, lotions, and compresses makes this an all-in-one resource to massage your way to better health.