The Art of Massage
J. H. Kellogg, M.D.
1895
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
 

1.  THE HISTORY OF MASSAGE

2.  STRUCTURES ESPECIALLY CONCERNED IN MASSAGE

3.  PARTS TO BE ESPECIALLY STUDIED BY THE MASSEUR

4.  THE PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF MASSAGE

5.  THE THERAPEUTIC APPLICATIONS OF MASSAGE

6.  THE PROCEDURES OF MASSAGE

7.  JOINT MOVEMENTS

8.  MASSAGE OF SPECIAL REGIONS

9.  MECHANICAL MASSAGE

10.  RECENT ADVANCES IN MECHANICAL MASSAGE

11.  SPECIAL METHODS OF ZABLUDOWSKI AND METZGER

12.  STUDIES OF INDIVIDUAL AND COMPARATIVE MUSCULAR STRENGTH IN MEN AND WOMEN

13.  THE "REST-CURE"

14.  RULES RELATING TO MASSAGE

15.  CORRECT USE OF TERMS

16.  THE GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY OF THE MUSCLES, THEIR NAMES, NERVE SUPPLY, AND ACTIONS

APPENDIX I

APPENDIX II

TABLE I: Comparative study of the muscular system based upon careful tests of the strength of each group of muscles by means of the dynamometer.

TABLE II: Tabular arrangement of the several groups of muscles with reference to their relative strength.

TABLE III: Relative strength of opposing muscular groups in men and women.

TABLE IV: Relative strength of homologous groups of muscles in men and women.



LIST OF PLATES

THUMBNAIL GRAPHICS

PLATE I.  - PRIMITIVE MASSAGE
Fig. 1. Blind Japanese masseur soliciting patronage.
Fig. 2. Blind Japanese masseur treating a patient.
Fig. 3. Polynesian administering romi-romi.

PLATE II. - (Fig. 4.) THE SKELETON

PLATE III. - THE LIGAMENTS
Fig. 5. Ligaments of the neck.
Fig. 6. Ligaments of pelvis and hip joints.
Fig. 7. Knee - ligamentum patellae.
Fig. 8. Knee joint - patella removed.
Fig. 9. Knee joint - posterior view.
Fig. 10. Ankle joint - front view.
Fig. 11a. Ankle joint - inner side.
Fig. 11b. Ankle joint - outer side.

PLATE IV. - (Fig. 12.) THE MUSCLES

PLATE V. - MUSCLES OF THE FACE AND NECK
Fig. 13.  Muscles of the face.
Fig. 14.  Muscles of the neck.

PLATE VI. - (FIG. 15.) MUSCLES OF THE TRUNK AND ARMS - ANTERIOR VIEW

PLATE VII. - (Fig. 16.)  MUSCLES OF THE TRUNK AND ARMS - POSTERIOR VIEW

PLATE VIII. - MUSCLES OF THE LEG
Fig. 17.  Anterior view.
Fig. 18.  Outer side.

PLATE IX. - MUSCLES OF THE LEG
Fig. 19.  Posterior view.
Fig. 20.  Inner side.

PLATE X. - (FIG. 21.) ARTERIES AND VEINS OF THE ARMS AND TRUNK

PLATE XI. - (FIG. 22.) THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

PLATE XII. -  THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
Fig. 23.  Superficial nerves of arm.
Fig. 24.  Deep nerve trunks of arm.
Fig. 25.  Nerves of leg.
Fig. 26.  Nerves of foot.

PLATE XIII. - (Fig. 27.) THE SYMPATHETIC NERVES

PLATE XIV
Fig. 28.  Male pelvic organs.
Fig. 29.  Female pelvic organs.

PLATE XV
Fig. 30.  Regions of the abdomen.
Fig. 31.  The viscera in normal position.

PLATE XVI. - (Fig. 32.) MOTOR POINTS - ANTERIOR VIEW

PLATE XVII. - (Fig. 33.) MOTOR POINTS - POSTERIOR VIEW

PLATE XVIII. - Touch
Fig. 34.  Passive touch.
Fig. 35.  Nerve compression (pneumogastric nerve).
Fig. 36.  Stroking.
Fig. 37.  Reflex stroking.

PLATE XIX. - FRICTION
Fig. 38.  Centripetal friction.
Fig. 39.  Circular friction.
Fig. 40.  Spiral friction.
Fig. 41.  Rotary friction.

PLATE XX. - KNEADING
Fig. 42. Fulling (superficial kneading).
Fig. 43. Rolling.
Fig. 44. Wringing.
Fig. 45. Chucking.

PLATE XXI. - KNEADING
Fig. 46. Kneading fingers.
Fig. 47. Kneading hand.
Fig. 48.  Kneading forearm.
Fig. 49.  Kneading arm.

PLATE XXII. - KNEADING
Fig. 50.  Kneading foot.
Fig. 51.  Digital kneading of ankle.
Fig. 52.  Kneading leg.

PLATE XXIII. - KNEADING
Fig. 53.  Palmar kneading of back.
Fig. 54.  Digital kneading of spine.

PLATE XXIV. - VIBRATION
Fig. 55.  Deep vibration (of the liver).
Fig. 56.  Shaking.
Fig. 57.  Digital vibration.

PLATE XXV. - PERCUSSION
Fig. 58.  Tapping.
F-g. 59.  Spatting.
Fig. 60.  Clapping.

PLATE XXVI. - PERCUSSION
Fig. 61.  Hacking.
Fig. 62.  Beating.
Fig. 63.  Reflex percussion (knee-jerk).

PLATE XXVII. - JOINT MOVEMENTS
Fig. 64.  Passive extension and resistive flexion of wrist.
Fig. 65.  Passive flexion and resistive extension of wrist.
Fig. 66.  Passive pronation and resistive supination of hand.
Fig. 67.  Passive supination and resistive pronation of hand.

PLATE XXVIII. - JOINT MOVEMENTS
Fig. 68.  Passive flexion and resistive extension of forearm.
Fig. 69.  Passive flexion and resistive extension of ankle.
Fig. 70.  Movements of knee and hip joint.
Fig. 71.  Resistive abduction of thighs.

PLATE XXIX. - ABDOMINAL MASSAGE
Fig. 72.  Resistive expiration and inspiration (using the author's exhalation tube).
Fig. 73.  Full breathing (preliminary to abdominal massage).
Fig. 74.  Inspiratory lifting of abdominal cortents.
Fig. 75.  Lifting viscera.

PLATE XXX. - ABDOMINAL MASSAGE
Fig. 76.  Compression of lumbar ganglia of the sympathetic.
Fig. 77.  Digital kneading of colon.
Fig. 78.  Fist kneading of colon.

PLATE XXXI. - ABDOMINAL MASSAGE
Fig. 79. Thumb kneading of colon.
Fig. 80. Mass kneading of abdomen.
Fig. 81.  Kneading of abdominal muscles.
Fig. 82. Hips raising.

PLATE XXXII. - MASSAGE OF HEAD AND NECK
Fig. 83.  Digital kneading of head.
Fig. 84.  Neck massage (Hoffinger's method).
Fig. 85.  Neck massage (Gerster's method).
Fig. 86.  Neck massage (in children).

PLATE XXXIII. - VISCERAL DISPLACEMENT
Fig. [1] Visceral displacement from incorrect standing and corset wearing.
Fig. [2] Visceral displacement from bad position and heavy skirts.
Fig. [3] Results of corset constriction (woman of 30).
Fig. [4] Displacement of spleen and other viscera from corset wearing.
Fig. [5] Woman who had worn a " Health Corset."
Fig. [6] Bad standing corrected (man).
Fig. [7] Bad standing corrected (woman).
Fig. [8] Standing on one foot corrected.
Fig. [9] Result of corset constriction in a young woman of 30.
Fig. [10] Displacement of spleen and other viscera from corset wearing.
Fig. [11] Woman who had worn a "Health Corset."

PLATE XXXIV. - CAUSES OF VISCERAL DISPLACEMENT
Fig. 87. Venus de Milo.
Fig. 88. A woman of fashion.
Fig. 89. Viscera in normal position.
Fig. ()0. Viscera displaced by tight lacing.
Fig. 91. Waist furrow caused by heavy skirts.
Fig. 92. Results of training.
Fig. 93. Weak waist.
Fig. 94. Result of a year's training.

PLATE XXXV. - REPLACEMENT AND MASSAGE OF ABDOMINAL VISCERA
Fig. 95.  Prolapse of colon (Meinert).
Fig. 96.  Replacement of stomach.
Fig. 97.  Replacement of right kidney.
Fig. 98.  Massage of liver.

PLATE XXXVI. - MASSAGE OF THE FACE
Fig. 99.  Wrinkled face requiring massage.
Fig. 100.  Massage of face for removal of wrinkles.
Fig. 101.  Massage of orbit.
Fig. 102.  Massage of eye.

PLATE XXXVII. - SPECIAL APPLICATIONS OF MASSAGE
Fig. 103.  Massage of ears.
Fig. 104.  Massage of larynx.
Fig. 105.  Massage of heart - beginning position.
Fig. 106.  Massage of heart - finishing position.

PLATE XXXVIII. - CORRECTION OF STANDING POISE
Fig. 107.  Incorrect standing position.
Fig. 108.  Putting hips backward.
Fig. 109.  Raising to position.
Fig. 110.  Correct position.

PLATE XXXIX
Fig. 111.  Massage of breast - friction.
Fig. 112.  Massage of breast - fulling.
Fig. 113.  Head and leg raising backward.
Fig. 114.  Head and leg raising forward.

PLATE XL. MECHANICAL MASSAGE
Fig. 115.  Vibrating chair - sitting.
Fig. 116.  Vibrating platform.
Fig. 117.  Vibrating bar.
Fig. 118.  Endwise and lateral vibration of the feet and legs.

PLATE XLI - MECHANICAL MASSAGE
Fig. 119.  Rotary vibration of the legs and arms.
Fig. 120.  Vibration of the trunk.
Fig. 121.  Nerve vibrator, or percuter.
Fig. 122.  Apparatus for kneading the abdomen.

PLATE XLII. - MECHANICAL MASSAGE
Fig. 123.  Apparatus for kneading the arms.
Fig. 124.  Apparatus for kneading the legs.
Fig. 125.  Trunk rolling.
Fig. 126.  Apparatus for mechanical percussion.

PLATE XLIII. - MECHANICAL MASSAGE AND MOVEMENTS
Fig. 127.  Beating apparatus.
Fig. 128.  Mechanical friction of the feet.
Fig. 129.  Tilting-table.
Fig. 130.  Pelvis tilting.

PLATE XLIV. - MECHANICAL MOVEMENTS
Fig. 131.  Revolving seat.
Fig. 132.  Tilting-seat.
Fig. 133.  Apparatus for artificial respiration.
Fig. 134.  Cannon-ball massage.

PLATE XLV
Fig. 135. Weighted compress.
Fig. 136. Muscle beating.
Fig. 137.  Mechanical Swedish Movement Department of the Battle Creek Sanitarium.

PLATE A. - Method of Correcting Sitting and Standing Poise
PLATE B. - Visceral Displacements
PLATE C. - A Symmetrically Developed Man
PLATE D. - A Symmetrically Developed Woman
PLATE E. - Torsos of Well-Developed Man and Woman
PLATE F. - Profile of Corset-Deformed and Well-Developed Woman
PLATE G. - Vibratory Apparatus
PLATE H. - Mechanical Swedish Movements
PLATE J. - Universal Dynamometer
PLATE K. - Physical Chart Showing Improvement from Training
PLATE L. - Friction and Kneading
PLATE M. - Massage of Wrist and Abdomen
GRAPHIC I. - Muscular Strength of ken and Women Compared
GRAPHIC II. - Comparative Strength of Men and Women