Review: Valuable Book for Anyone Dealing with Discomfort and Pain
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 5, 2014
ome might think massage and acupressure to be a little less effective when treating pain and discomfort, but these therapies along with identifying trigger points are valid for improving many problems. The book The Best of Massage Therapy, Trigger Point Therapy and Acupressure by Ace McCloud, details these therapies and once you try them, you won’t think they are hocus pocus anymore.The massage chapter explains the benefits of massage and give say to perform massage yourself or what to look for in a massage therapist. The values of massage are explored from improving circulation to diminishing pain. The author provides links for more information about massage that are very interesting and gives the reader examples and visual aids in understanding massage, trigger points and acupressure. The chapter on how to massage for headaches and insomnia is very useful. Trigger points are discussed and a link to a video visual aid is provided. The technique of acupressure is also explained by applying pressure to trigger points to dissolve them.The methods for giving yourself a facial massage to encourage circulation and better skin condition, is explored. Trigger points are identified and included in the explanation of how to get rid of them are necessary items to do the job, like massage oil suitable for the face and head. Neck and throat massage can reduce vocal issues, sore throat, cough or stiff neck. The book progresses to almost every part of the body explaining trigger points and relief methods. They include legs, feet, arm and hands, back, chest, digestion issues and much more.The best part of this book is all the great links provided to give the reader more information. Another great thing about the book is techniques and methods to do self-massage. The book is very valuable for anyone with major or minor pain issues and it is affordable for most people.