"Self-Massage for Athletes" makes massage accessible to everyone. At once informative and entertaining, this unique guide teaches readers the basic massage strokes that professional massage therapists use. With more than one-hundred black and white photos, it offers quick and easy how-to's for working out the knots. It empowers athletes and non-athletes to take care of their everyday massage needs, and explains when to employ a massage professional. "Self-Massage for Athletes" will have special appeal to athletes and active people who need to relieve sore muscles, recover more quickly between workouts, and reduce their chance of injury.