14315 483 Health & Nutrition General Health Back Pain true Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:54:36 -0700 /system/videos/0/15/43/01/14315.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, health, back, pain How To Give a Massage http://www.howcast.com/videos/14315-How-To-Give-a-Massage http://www.howcast.com/videos/14315-How-To-Give-a-Massage/edit approved 148 640 360 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=14315"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=14315" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 44 Dynamic http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/14315/massage_hd_1_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 13604 false false false 39573 1 25 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/14315/25.jpg Cover bed Cover a bed or portion of the floor with towels or sheets.

]]> 39574 2 30 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/14315/30.jpg Have partner undress & lie down Have your partner undress to their level of comfort, and ask them to lie face down or with their head turned to the side. Respect how much or how little your partner wants to undress.

]]> 39575 3 41 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/14315/41.jpg Place pillows Place a pillow under your partner’s belly and another beneath their ankles. This will allow them to comfortably position their back.

]]> 39576 4 50 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/14315/50.jpg Pour oil into hands Pour about a teaspoon of oil into your hands, and rub them together to warm it.

]]> 39577 5 55 Tip If you don’t have massage oil, use an oil you have on-hand that has good slipperiness, such as mineral, peanut, almond, or sunflower oil.

]]> 39578 6 65 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/14315/65.jpg Start with long strokes Start with long strokes, working your hands along the muscle fibers with firm, even pressure. For the back, work along the length of the spine. For legs, go from the hamstring to the knee.

]]> 39579 7 81 Tip Never put pressure directly on the spine. In fact, avoid touching it altogether.

]]> 39580 8 88 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/14315/88.jpg Apply targeted pressure Apply more targeted pressure, as guided by your partner. Muscles should feel relaxed and pliable. When you find a knot, apply direct, gentle pressure with your thumbs until you feel the spot release.

]]> 39581 9 102 Tip Circle your thumbs on a tight spot to help it relax.

]]> 39582 10 107 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/14315/107.jpg Massage 30-90 minutes Massage your partner anywhere from 30 to 90 minutes.

]]> 39583 11 113 Tip When working trouble spots, leave the area once you feel it relax. Too much work in one spot can actually irritate and tighten it.

]]> 39584 12 122 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/14315/122.jpg Allow partner to relax alone When you’re finished, allow your partner to relax alone for a few minutes before getting up. This downtime can be just as soothing as the massage itself.

]]> 39585 13 132 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/14315/132.jpg Instruct partner to drink water Instruct your partner to drink ample water. The muscles will be fatigued just like after a workout, and need fluids to recover.

]]> 39586 14 140 Fact Each year, 20 million Americans enjoy some form of massage.

]]> 483 55 How To Stretch For Back Pain 2: Cat Cow Stretch HowcastGuide 1411 Mon, 03 Dec 2007 16:56:39 -0800 5 chriscomfort ]]> 90 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/6/55/55.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, stretch, exercise, muscle, joint, program, stretching, exercising, back, pain, relieve, relief Health & Nutrition General Health Back Pain 1 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/55/Health.How_to_Stretch_for_Back_Pain_2_-_Cat-Cow_Stretch_SD_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg http://www.howcast.com/videos/55-How-To-Stretch-For-Back-Pain-2-Cat-Cow-Stretch 483 56 How To Stretch For Back Pain 3: Upper Back Spine Roller HowcastGuide 2018 Mon, 03 Dec 2007 16:56:43 -0800 6 chriscomfort ]]> 122 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/0/56/56.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to Health & Nutrition General Health Back Pain 0 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/56/Health.How_to_Stretch_for_Back_Pain_3_-_Upper_Back_Spine_Roller_SD_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg http://www.howcast.com/videos/56-How-To-Stretch-For-Back-Pain-3-Upper-Back-Spine-Roller 483 69 How To Stretch For Back Pain: Lower Body Russian Twist HowcastGuide 1853 Mon, 03 Dec 2007 16:57:42 -0800 9 chriscomfort ]]> 109 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/6/69/69.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, stretch, exercise, muscle, joint, program, stretching, exercising, back, pain, relieve, relief Health & Nutrition General Health Back Pain 0 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/69/Health.How_to_Stretch_for_Back_Pain_-_Lower_Body_Russian_Twist_SD_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg http://www.howcast.com/videos/69-How-To-Stretch-For-Back-Pain-Lower-Body-Russian-Twist 480 181382 Cómo Prevenir Y Reconocer Los Síntomas De La Gripe Porcina HowcastGuide 3267 Wed, 13 May 2009 15:22:54 -0700 6 bender ]]> 222 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/5/82/13/18/181382.flv prevenir, reconocer, sintomas, gripe, porcina, salud, precauciones, proteger, swine, flu Health & Nutrition General Health 1 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/181382/swine_flu_hd_2_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg http://www.howcast.com/videos/181382-Cmo-Prevenir-Y-Reconocer-Los-Sntomas-De-La-Gripe-Porcina 481 164757 How To Live Longer HowcastGuide 5489 Fri, 01 May 2009 04:03:46 -0700 20 BajillionairesClub ]]> 130 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/5/57/47/16/164757.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, health, nutrition, aging Health & Nutrition General Health Aging & Health 2 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/164757/live_longer_hd1_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg http://www.howcast.com/videos/164757-How-To-Live-Longer 482 33739 How To Deal With Peanut Allergies HowcastGuide 1283 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 06:01:58 -0700 8 carlo_scialla ]]> 109 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/6/39/37/03/33739.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, health, allergies, allergy Health & Nutrition General Health Allergies 2 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/33739/peanut_allergy_hd_2_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg http://www.howcast.com/videos/33739-How-To-Deal-With-Peanut-Allergies 482 164292 How To Use a Neti Pot HowcastGuide 5033 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:07:52 -0700 11 Stabbey ]]> 88 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/2/92/42/16/164292.flv health, breathing, allergies, sinus, infections, preventing, indian, nasal, irrigation, cleansing Health & Nutrition General Health Allergies 4 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/164292/use_a_neti_pot_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg http://www.howcast.com/videos/164292-How-To-Use-a-Neti-Pot 485 361 How To Avoid the Flu HowcastGuide 2517 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 19:04:38 -0800 21 Chris_Davis ]]> 182 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/4/61/03/361.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, health, sick, illness, flu, avoid, healthy, clean, season, catch, not, virus Health & Nutrition General Health Coughs & Colds 8 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/361/Health.How_to_Avoid_the_Flu_SD_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg http://www.howcast.com/videos/361-How-To-Avoid-the-Flu 485 1073 How To Take Care Of Yourself When You're Sick HowcastGuide 2965 Tue, 05 Feb 2008 13:40:39 -0800 20 Milkhouse ]]> 117 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/2/73/10/1073.flv better, care, DIY, Do It Yourself, Essential Skills, feel, flu, health, healthy, ill, Instructional, Learn to, of, pamper, sick, take, Tips, tutorial, yourself Health & Nutrition General Health Coughs & Colds 1 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/1073/ppn_milkhouse_care_self_when_sick_sd_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg http://www.howcast.com/videos/1073-How-To-Take-Care-Of-Yourself-When-Youre-Sick 485 180564 How To Prevent and Recognize Symptoms Of Swine Flu HowcastGuide 35959 Fri, 08 May 2009 13:57:33 -0700 38 bender ]]> 180 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/6/64/05/18/180564.flv health, nutrition, coughs, colds, flus, symptoms, preventing, spreading, catching, swine Health & Nutrition General Health Coughs & Colds 9 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/180564/swine_flu_hd_3_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg http://www.howcast.com/videos/180564-How-To-Prevent-and-Recognize-Symptoms-Of-Swine-Flu 485 265929 How To Get the Swine Flu (H1N1) Vaccine HowcastGuide 3136 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:06:25 -0700 6 batistartista ]]> 132 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/3/27/48/26/264827.flv h1n1,flu,vaccine,swine,getting,protecting,vaccination,vaccinated,locations,where,how Health & Nutrition General Health Coughs & Colds 7 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/265929/swine_flu_hdstill01_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg http://www.howcast.com/videos/265929-How-To-How-To-Get-the-Swine-Flu-H1N1-Vaccine 486 239637 How To Spread the Truth About Health Care Reform (from Create the Good™) HowcastGuide 10992 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 07:17:06 -0700 1 CreateTheGood ]]> 140 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/6/52/85/23/238552.flv AARP,health,care,healthcare,reform,facts,truth,obama,lies,rumors,affect,effect Health & Nutrition General Health Doctors, Hospitals & Medication 6 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/239637/spread_the_truth_about_health_care_reform_with_aarp_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg http://www.howcast.com/videos/239637-How-To-Spread-the-Truth-About-Health-Care-Reform 486 259295 How To Legally Obtain Medical Marijuana HowcastGuide 6361 Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:06:22 -0700 0 Phantasmic ]]> 147 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/0/45/85/25/258545.flv marijuana,pot,weed,smoking,finding,buying,legally,obtaining,medical,doctor's,legal,drugs,getting Health & Nutrition General Health Doctors, Hospitals & Medication 0 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/259295/LEGALLY_OBTAIN_MEDICAL_MARIJUANA_01011919_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg http://www.howcast.com/videos/259295-How-To-Legally-Obtain-Medical-Marijuana 492 180535 How To Relieve Constipation Naturally HowcastGuide 10303 Sat, 23 May 2009 04:05:44 -0700 18 Stabbey ]]> 109 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/5/35/05/18/180535.flv health, digestion, stomach, relieving, constipated, constipation, pooping, shitting, bathroom, easier Health & Nutrition General Health Stomach & Digestion 7 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/180535/constipation_hd_1_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg http://www.howcast.com/videos/180535-How-To-Relieve-Constipation-Naturally 492 218341 How To Hold It in When You Have To Pee and There's No Bathroom HowcastGuide 39101 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 04:05:47 -0700 13 directedbydavid ]]> 89 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/1/66/51/23/235166.flv holding, peeing, urinating, bathroom, preventing, pants, toilet, pee Health & Nutrition General Health Stomach & Digestion 6 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/218341/pee_and_theres_no_bathroom_hdstill01_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg http://www.howcast.com/videos/218341-How-To-Hold-It-in-When-You-Have-To-Pee-and-Theres-No-Bathroom