1. Massage of the back is recommended in constipation, haemorrhoids, weakness and congestion of the bladder and sexual organs.
2. The purpose of the massage of the back is to stimulate the nerves and circulation for treating backache, rheumatic afflictions of the back muscles, and for soothing the nervous system.
3. The patient is made to lie down with the arms at the sides.
4. The masseur effleurages the back from the shoulders downwards using both hands on each side of the spine.
5. Stroking is done from the sacrum upward. Friction follows with each hand at the sides of the spine going down slowly.
6. Next, kneading by muscle picking is done with squeezing. Alternate rapid pushing and pulling movement of the hands sliding down the spine. Circular kneading should also be done.
7. The treatment should end by slapping, hacking and cupping on each side of the spine.
8. Gentle stroking and light kneading of the back is relieving and soothing.
9. Percussion and vibration result into stimulating experience.
Vibration of the end of spine benefits the sacral nerves and pelvic organs.