Health benefits of foot massage

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Therapeutic foot massage has many health benefits. Specifically, it helps relieve pain, relieve stress, increase circulation, etc. So how to self-massage your feet?

1. What is the effect of foot massage?

Research shows that foot massage has many other health benefits such as:
Relieves stress and helps boost mental well-being. From reducing stress and increasing energy, you will have healthier choices for your health such as working hard, eating scientifically,... This is possible because foot massage activates the nervous system. the nervous system produces a lot of endorphins - a neurotransmitter in the brain that helps create positive emotions, improve mood and reduce pain; Pain relief: Foot massage helps to reduce foot pain effectively. In addition, a study on people who received foot massage after appendectomy also demonstrated that massage helped them have less pain, using less pain medication; Increases circulation: Foot massage improves circulation, helps cure diseases and keeps muscles and tissues healthy. This is especially important for people with health problems that lead to poor circulation or nerve damage, such as diabetes; In addition to the above benefits, foot massage also helps the specialist check other problems on the patient's body such as foot ulcers, ingrown toenails,... If the blood circulation is poor, the patient should check if Are your feet sores?

2. How to self-massage feet

You can massage your feet yourself at home or ask a loved one to help you. You can also massage for the first time with a professional and then learn and apply it yourself at home. Normally, the foot massage procedure is as follows:
Step 1: Sit on a chair or on a bed, place 1 of your foot on top of the other thigh. If you want, use a little lotion or massage oil to help the fingers move gently over the skin; Step 2: Hold the front of the ankle with one hand. Then, use the thumb and index finger of the other hand to hold the skin on the back of the ankle, pulling it toward the heel. This helps to relax the Achilles tendon that is strained from exercise, standing for long periods of time or wearing high heels; Step 3: Use your thumbs to move in small circles from the heel up to the base of each toe. You can also press your knuckles into the bottom of your foot or hold the foot with both hands and then press your thumb into the bottom of the foot, moving from the heel to the bottom of the toe; Step 4: Finish the massage by gently rotating each toe. When you have finished the massage, do the same with the other leg. Accordingly, you need to note, if you have had foot surgery, you need to consult your doctor whether you can receive foot massage therapy or not? Massage with moderate pressure is safe and effective for most people with arthritis, fibromyalgia, and chronic pain.
If the massage is painful, massage more gently. In case you feel a sharp pain when you massage your feet, you should stop immediately. You can use massage equipment bought at the pharmacy or buy a foot massage roller.
Foot massage is a technique of using hands to act on the soft tissues of the legs to relieve pain, reduce discomfort, relieve stress and take care of health. When massaging your feet, you should follow the correct technique to get the most benefit.

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Reference source: webmd.com,