HEALTH BENEFITS OF A FOOT MASSAGE - DO-IT-YOURSELF METHOD

Foot Massage: Not Only Does it Refresh You, But Its Good For Your Health

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Your feet work hard for you every day. Most of us are always busy with a range of activities, such as going to work, gym, shopping, social functions with family, friends, co-workers, school events — there is no shortage of time spent on one's feet.

Just like your neck, back, and shoulders, your feet can also benefit from a regular rubdown. Foot massage improves circulation, stimulates muscles, reduces tension, and often eases pain. It also gives you a chance to check out your feet so you can get a jump on treating blisters, bunions, corns, and toenail problems.

Do-It-Yourself Foot Massage

A professional foot massage is a treat, but it is expensive and not necessary to get the benefits. Here is a guide to a do-it-yourself foot massage:

1. Sit in a comfortable chair. Bend your left leg and rest your left foot gently on your right thigh.
2. Pour some skin lotion or oil into your hand. Rub it gently into your foot and massage your whole foot including the toes, arch, and heel.
3. Do a deeper massage. Press the knuckles of your right hand into your left foot. Knead your foot as you would bread. Or work the skin and muscles by holding a foot with both hands and pressing your thumbs into the skin.
4. Using your hands, gently pull the toes back and forth or apart. This stretches the muscles underneath.
5. Repeat on the other foot.

Massage devices in local drugstores or health stores can also help relax and restore your feet. Foot rollers are low-tech devices that can provide fast foot massages at home or at work. Simply remove your shoes, and roll your feel over the massage device for a quick pick-me-up.

More than three out of four Americans will suffer some kind of foot ailment in their lifetimes. Make sure you keep your feet fit and healthy and treat problems as soon as they occur. Walk barefoot as much as possible, especially when you are at home. There is NO reason to wear shoes at home EVER. See my previous article on this subject.

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