Arm & Hand Massage Techniques

Massage Tutorials • Arm & Hand

Explore arm and hand massage tutorials designed for therapists and curious learners. Build practical skills, understand anatomy, and improve outcomes for grip, mobility, and everyday function.

Short Muscles of the Thumb

A Digit Gone Rogue

The thumb is like a digit that has gone rogue. Understanding its plane of existence will improve your approach in dealing with this funny piece of anatomy. Enjoy this tutorial on the thumb and learn how the push and pull on this particular phalanx can cause an awful lot of tension.

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Forearm Flexors

Iambic Digitorum Pentameter

Learn about the forearm flexors and common dysfunctions such as trigger finger, golfer's elbow and carpal tunnel. Learn massage methods and techniques, explore anatomy, take a CE class... It's the free massage tutorial that keeps on giving. Plus you'll find out, what's in a name?

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Forearm Extensors

The Power Behind the Hand

The function of a muscle that is overused or underused or simply misused can lead to dysfunctions. The hand’s ability to grip and grab is a collaboration of about 30 muscles. That’s a lot of room for error. Just ask Popeye. Learn more about the common dysfunctions and methods addressing issues in this tutorial, which offers a variety of learning tools.

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