Should there be any one in reach who understands massage, a thorough massaging right after the accident is quite helpful; but no amateur had better attempt it, as unskilled rubbing and stretching are likely to do more harm than good.
"A Handbook of Health"
Woods Hutchinson
It was even mildly pleasant, as if some one were gently massaging her body, stretching her muscles, tugging at her- Suddenly she realized what it was: New limbs were growing.
"Bedside Manner"
William Morrison
And when it was over, he pushed pencil and paper aside and, massaging his right hand with his left, sat there with his eyes closed.
"The Foreign Hand Tie"
Gordon Randall Garrett