His hands worked up her back moving gradually as he massaged every inch of the muscles on either side of her spine.
Relaxing in warm water and being gently massaged relieves anxiety and relaxes tense and aching muscles.
The medication is then placed in the ear and massaged gently to disperse it.
Paintings found on Egyptian tombs show people being massaged, proving that as long ago as the Egyptians, people used this simple treatment to relieve stress and pain.
Instead, the perineum can be massaged and gently stretched to prevent tearing as the baby's head crowns.