Foot bath massage techniques, four techniques of foot bath massage

Since ancient times, feet have been considered the second heart of the human body. Medical texts record: "People's feet are like trees' roots. When a tree dies, the roots die first. When people age, the feet age first." Therefore, it is very important to take care of your feet in daily life. Among many maintenance methods, foot bath massage is the most commonly used one. How to perform foot bath massage?

1: Key points: The operator's index finger, middle finger, ring finger, and little finger's 1st and 2nd knuckles are slightly bent, the thumb's tip is facing the other 4 fingers, and the tiger's mouth is wide open. Force point: radial side of thumb tip. Scope of application: medial foot reflex zone, lateral foot reflex zone, dorsum of foot reflex zone.

1: Key points: The operator's ring finger and the 1st and 2nd knuckles of the little finger are flexed 90 degrees each and clasped tightly in the palm. The middle finger is slightly bent and inserted between the toe being massaged and the other toe as a foil. The 1st knuckle of the index finger is flexed 90 degrees, and the ulnar side of the 2nd knuckle (close to the little finger side) is placed on the reflex area to be massaged. The thumb pulp is pressed tightly on the radial side of the 2nd knuckle of the index finger, and the flexion and extension movement of the thumb knuckle is used to press the 2nd knuckle of the index finger to stimulate the reflex area.

2: Force point: Use the flexion and extension of the thumb joint to drive the index finger to exert force on the reflex area. The middle finger does not exert force but only serves as an auxiliary supporting role. Scope of application: neck push reflex area, parathyroid reflex area.

1: Key points: The operator's middle finger, ring finger, and little finger's 1st and 2nd knuckles are flexed 90 degrees and clasped tightly in the palm, the 1st knuckle of the index finger is flexed, the 2nd knuckle is flexed 45 degrees, the last knuckle of the index finger points to the palm, the thumb knuckle is slightly bent, the tiger's mouth is opened wide, forming a posture of holding the index finger, shaped like a sickle.

2: Force point: the radial side (close to the thumb side) of the apex after the first joint of the index finger is flexed 90 degrees, or the radial side of the pulp of the last segment of the index finger, or the apex after the second joint of the index finger is flexed 45 degrees.

1: Thumb pressure method refers to pressing with the thumb tip as the fulcrum. This method is suitable for reflex areas such as the inner ribs, outer ribs, trachea, and groin.

Be sure to pay attention to proper technique. It is best to be able to feel tenderness in the massage area, which is very comfortable. This can stimulate the acupoints, has a good effect on improving organ strain, and can stimulate the cardiac nerves. When doing foot massage, be sure to do it in a clean and well-ventilated room, which can promote relaxation of the body and mind. When massaging for 30 minutes, pay more attention to replenishing the body's water, which can help the body's qi and blood flow smoothly and the massage effect will be better.