Far from a simple relaxation technique, a foot massage holds untold benefits, the least of which being for skin care. Skincare-News.com's latest article, "Sole Food," shows readers techniques that can be used at home to relieve tension and fatigue, restoring vitality to body and skin.
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Foot massage is an age-old practice with origins in the Far East, and can have amazing benefits for health and skin care. There are approximately 7,000 nerve endings in the foot, and according to traditional massage techniques, each of these nerve endings correspond to other parts of the body, including organs such as the brain and skin. Accordingly, each part of the body is connected to specific pressure points through "meridians" or energy channels. When these meridians become sluggish or blocked from injury or fatigue, massage can help to restore the flow of energy, increasing circulation and blood flow to the feet and paving the way for a healthy body.
A foot massage is very easy to give. Start with clean feet soaked in bath or Epsom salts, exfoliate, and then dry thoroughly. Sit in a chair and cross one foot over the opposite knee, or sit on the floor, with one leg bent so that the foot is within easy reach. Take a few deep breaths, and then coat both hands with body oil or butter before beginning the following techniques.
Tendon Release: With a long stroking motion, apply oil to the arch, toes, and heel, paying special attention to the heel area if it is particularly dry. Stroke the foot from the heel, up to the Achilles tendon and back down again to relieve tension in this area. Repeat five times slowly on each foot.
Connect to the Web: Take the big toe and the second toe and gently stretch them apart to release tension in the webbing between the toes. Then take the large toe and bring it upwards while gently pushing the second toe away in the opposite direction. Proceed in this fashion through all five toes, being careful not to over-stretch.
Lucky Stroke: Using the thumbs, begin stroking the top of the foot starting at the toes, sliding along the foot to the ankle and then back again. Use lighter pressure on the toes than on the ankle. Repeat this motion five times before turning the foot over and massaging the sole of the foot with the same motion, starting underneath the toes and sweeping down to the heel, and back again.
Rotate and Relieve: Working on one foot, grip the heel in the palm of one hand while holding the ball of the foot with the other hand. Gently rotate the foot clockwise, circling the ankle to release all tension in the area. Then rotate counterclockwise. Breathe deeply and repeat on the other foot.
Knead the Energy: Make a soft fist and with the knuckles gently press into the sole of the foot. Knead the area with a back and forth motion. Be aware that this area can be tender and accumulate a lot of tension. Kneading these pressure points will undo knots of tension and help to increase the flow of energy.
After becoming comfortable with massage, people can develop their own techniques and practices. A good rule of thumb? A foot massage need not be done with a great deal of pressure, just care, focus and dedication.
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