Table of Contents
Acknowledgements 6
Part I Massage Techniques 7
Chapter 1 Introduction 8
Chapter 2 Hand Massage 14
Chapter 3 Foot Massage 21
Chapter 4 Head Massage 27
Chapter 5 Back Massage 31
Part II An A-Z of Medical Conditions 41
Ankylosing Spondylitis 42
Anxiety Disorders 49
Asthma 56
Cancer 62
Cerebral Palsy 75
Cervical and Thoracic Spondylosis 80
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome / Myalgic Encephalopathy 86
Constipation 89
Cramp 92
Down Syndrome 97
Dupuytren's Contracture 101
Eating Disorders 104
Emotional Issues and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder 108
Fibromyalgia 116
Foot Drop 120
Frozen Shoulder 124
Gynecological Issue 130
Irritable Bowel Syndrome 135
Lumbar Spondylosis 137
Menopause 144
Multiple Sclerosis 149
Muscular Dystrophy 154
Parkinson's Discase 159
Peripheral Neuropathy 163
Plantar Fasciitis 166
Pregnancy 171
Raynaud's Syndrome 177
Repetitive Strain Injuries 180
Restless Legs Syndrome 184
Rotator Cuff Injury 191
Scar Tissue 195
Sciatica 198
Scoliosis 203
Shin Splint Syndrome 210
Sinusitis 218
Temporomandihular Joint Disorders 222
Tendonitis and Tenosynovitis 227
Tennis Elbow 231
Tension Headaches 234
Trigeminal Neuralgia 238
Whiplash 242
Winged Scapula 249
Wrist-Drop 253
Index 257