Feeling tired and sluggish? Have a hand massage! The hand is one of the most useful structures in the human body and sets us apart from most other animals. With 19 bones in the hand and 14 small joints for movement and numerous muscles, ligaments and sheaths, a relaxing hand massage is a great pick-me-up when you can't find the time for some serious pampering.

Here are some hand massage pointers. Study up to give someone you love a relaxing treat, or feel free to send this to your significant other so they can practice up too!

1. Start with the person's dominant hand, since that hand probably worked harder during the day.

2. Take the hand gently into yours and pour a few drops of lotion onto the top of the
hand.

3. Rub the top of the hand gently with a circular motion using all four fingers, working from the large part of the hand up through the base of the fingers and then to the tips of the fingers.