8 benefits of foot massage

Foot massage can significantly stimulate the reflex areas of various parts, promote blood circulation, eliminate waste and toxins accumulated in the body, enable normal metabolism, and ultimately achieve a therapeutic effect.

8 benefits of foot massage

1. First of all, foot massage can promote our blood circulation and make our blood flow smoothly.

2. Stimulate cells to produce vitality and prevent aging.

3. Excrete toxins and debris from the body and maintain health.

4. Clear the obstructions in the human body’s energy circulation channels.

5. Foot massage can also enhance our metabolism, which can help us detoxify and maintain youthful vitality.

6. Restore the functions of degraded organs and prevent illness.

7. Improve endocrine balance and relieve the tense system.

8. Promote the normal function of organ parts and the coordination between various organ systems.

Technique 1

The preparatory posture refers to the basic preparation techniques before foot massage, which has the effect of soothing and warming the body. The procedure is as follows:

① Finger sliding and pressing method

Make a fist and fix it, with the index finger convex and concave, and bend the second joint of the index finger into a finger shape. Use the wrist as the pressure axis to drive the joint surface to slide left and right, and apply pressure in the same direction on the reflex area of ​​the sole of the foot. To avoid hurting the fingers, the joints must be bent well, and force should be applied at the top of the joints, or using an auxiliary stick instead, which can save effort and effectively achieve a deeper effect. Applicable to the reflex areas of the entire sole of the foot, or for enhanced stimulation massage, this is the (pressing) technique. At the same time, thumb and finger operations should be avoided because they are easy to be injured and affect finger function.

② Finger push method

Use the pads of your fingers (mainly the pads of your thumbs) to push and apply pressure in the same direction on the reflex areas on the soles of your feet. This method is suitable for gentler stimulation operations, as well as the reflex areas and inner and outer sides of the soles of the feet. This is a (massage) technique. Massagers who use this method should avoid using their fingertips to press or over-stimulate the peripheral nerves, which may damage their own optic nerves.

③ Finger side clamping method

The finger side acts like a clamp, applying force to a single pressure point in a specific reflex zone on the sole of the foot. This method can use the side positions of the thumb, index finger, and middle finger to pinch and press on specific reflex areas on the toes and soles of the feet for targeted massage stimulation.

Method 2

After the foot reflexology treatment, the pain caused by massage is relieved by an integrated approach, which is to stimulate the soles of the feet with a soothing technique. The operation sequence is: tapping method, traction method, and cleaning method.

① Buckle method

The tendons in your feet will become tight from the painful massage, and they will begin to relax with the tapping technique. Make a fist and use the little finger side of your hand to do it with steady and appropriate force. The vibration effect can reduce the pain after massage and soothe the feet or body.

②Traction method

Some people are afraid of pain during massage, which causes their blood vessels to contract and their joints, muscles and ligaments to tense. Traction can open up the tense areas and relax the muscles. Use your thumb and index finger to pull or rotate each toe to relieve stiffness in the muscles, joints, and ligaments on the sole of the foot. This can also improve the mobility and strengthen the function of the joints or muscles and promote blood circulation.

③ Cleaning method

During massage, if the soles of the feet of the person being massaged are coated with lubricant, they must be cleaned after the massage to avoid clogging the pores. Therefore, choose pure vegetable oil lubricant, which can be more easily absorbed by the skin, promote soothing and achieve relaxation. Avoid drinking cold water before and after massage to prevent the cold from remaining in the body and affecting the circulation of qi and blood. When combined with essential oil aromatherapy, the effect can be doubled.

Moderate foot massage can prolong life and is good for your health, but everything should be done in moderation. Too much is as bad as too little.