Deep Tissue Massage, Revised Edition A Visual Guide to Techniques

Deep Tissue Massage, Revised Edition A Visual Guide to Techniques by Art Riggs is published by North Atlantic Books and was released on June 5, 2007. This comprehensive guide features over 250 photographs and 50 anatomical drawings, providing essential insights into touch, biomechanics, and positioning strategies for addressing various conditions in bodywork practice. The book is structured into three main sections: “Fundamentals,” which covers basic palpation skills and techniques for working with deeper body layers; “Strategies,” which offers detailed treatment plans emphasizing client positioning; and “Caveats,” which highlights areas requiring practitioner caution.

Readers will find a wealth of practical information designed for immediate application in their practice. This revised edition includes a preface, a foreword, an index, and a Suggested Reading list, along with expanded sections on integrating deep-tissue massage into bodywork and understanding the psychology of treating injuries. The focus on health and fitness, along with alternative therapies and pain management, makes this book a valuable resource for both novice and experienced practitioners looking to enhance their skills in massage and reflexology. With 304 pages of detailed content, this edition serves as a standard reference for those interested in deep tissue techniques.