Massage of the feet is an excellent opportunity to relax and restore health. Massage of separate parts of the foot is able to relieve a strong tension with the central nervous system and have a relaxing effect on the entire body thanks to a reflex connection with muscles and organs. There is also a feedback: if any body malfunctions, the skin of the corresponding site on the foot can peel, blush, crack.
What is useful for foot massage?
First, the impact on the reflex points, which we'll talk about a little later.
Secondly, improvement of the blood supply of the legs. It is because of poor blood supply that many people feel cold in their limbs, they often get cold and get sick.
Third, the foot massage tones the muscles that tighten the arch. This is especially important for people suffering from flat feet, as well as for those whose work is associated with constant movement.
Fourth, the massage relieves tension from the central nervous system, that is, allows a person to relax after a hard day. In a world of great stress, foot massage is one of the factors that prevent nerve strains and breakdowns. Athletes also should not abandon the massage: overstrained from training muscles, relaxation and recovery is simply necessary.
The connection of the foot points with the body
Now we will examine with which organs separate parts of the feet are connected:
- Toes. With the fingers reflexively connected eyes, ears, teeth and nasal sinuses. In addition, a tremendous strain accumulates in the toes, especially in women who love heels. Incorrect posture affects the tension of the toes due to disproportionate load distribution when walking. Therefore, it is the massage of the socks, that is, the toes, that helps to relieve fatigue and return the sensation of lightness to the feet.
- The arches of the foot. Correlates with the spine. Especially useful is the massage of the arch of the foot for those who suffer from flat feet: pain and tension are removed from the legs. It is also believed that a properly performed foot arch massage can alleviate back pain.
- Foot. Also on the foot are distributed reflex zones of interrelation with all internal organs: intestine, urinary bladder, thyroid gland and others. A very useful point, the stimulation of which will help to lower blood pressure, is located just below the big toe.
- Heels. On the heels are the reflex zones of the genital organs, as well as the so-called point of insomnia. With difficulties with falling asleep, stimulation of this point helps to facilitate the arrival of dreams.
How to do foot massage?
Many, in a fit to please your loved one, enthusiastically take up rubbing and massaging your feet. It is very simple to overdo it in a massage, so it is necessary first of all to think about how to properly massage your feet. First, you need to remember a few sensitive areas of the soles of the feet, which are painful for almost all people. These are the areas between the toes and the middle of the heel. It is believed that the skin on the heel is coarser, and therefore requires more pressure. This is true, but it is worth remembering that in the middle of the heel from the sole side there is a rather delicate area (just connected with the zones of the genital organs), so the strong pressure on it is painful. Between the fingers, the skin is more tender than the coarser skin on the side of the sole touching the floor surface.
Secondly, when massaging the legs, be consistent:
- First, warm the foot, lightly massaging the entire surface with the palms so that the leg is swaying from side to side.
- Then work the upper part of the foot: press the fist to the soles of the sole. Hold the foot with the other hand so that it fits between your fist and the supporting arm.
- Massage your fingers. Be careful with the skin between the fingers.
- Walk with your fingers all over the foot, paying special attention to the vault, as if primed with fingers from all sides. Sensations should not be unpleasant or painful.
- Finish the massage by stroking the feet and the arch of the foot.
Such a relaxing foot massage will bring great pleasure to your loved ones and relieve fatigue and nervous tension.