Table of contents:
- A myriad of benefits of foot massage for health
- 1. Releasing stress
- 2. Improve and improve blood circulation
- 3. Reducing pain
- Tips and how to do your own foot massage at home
Massage is believed to be an alternative method for dealing with certain health problems. One that is often done and is still being done today is foot massage. It turns out that not only can it relieve pain or heal injuries to the feet, foot massage also has a myriad of health benefits. Then, what are the benefits of foot reflexology for health? Let's take a look at the benefits of foot reflexology below
A myriad of benefits of foot massage for health
1. Releasing stress
Massaging the feet is useful for reducing anxiety and creating a pleasant, relaxing sensation for the body. It is important to know that on the surface of the sole of the foot there is a reflex point which is called the solar plexus.
This solar plexus is a kind of point that contains all sources of stress in the body. If you regularly massage or do reflexes on your feet, you can slowly relieve stress on your body one by one through reflexology on the soles of your feet.
2. Improve and improve blood circulation
The bloodstream carries a lot of nutrients and oxygen to be distributed to various cells in the body. Blood also functions to clean dirt and toxins from the body.
Unfortunately when you are stressed, blood flow will be limited and unable to work to do its job for the body. Therefore, foot reflexology is considered appropriate and useful for reducing stress and helping blood circulation to flow without hindrance.
3. Reducing pain
Reflexology on the feet also helps reduce pain. Reflexology massage on the feet can release more endorphin hormones. This endorphin hormone is useful for blocking pain signals to the brain.
Endorphins are pain-relieving hormones that are stronger than the drug morphine. People who are experiencing pain can try reflexology to reduce the pain they feel.
Tips and how to do your own foot massage at home
Usually, foot massage can be found at certain massage centers or reflexology clinics. Unfortunately, not everyone has the opportunity to visit a foot massage place during their busy time. No need to worry, because you can still massage your feet at home like a professional masseuse with the following tips and methods:
- First, sit in a chair and position your body as comfortable as possible.
- Then, bending your left leg, lift and and rest your left leg gently on top of your right thigh.
- Pour a small amount of skin lotion or essential oil on your hands. Gently rub it onto your feet and massage your entire foot including toes, arches and heels.
- Do the massage deeper. Press the knuckles of your right hand against your left foot.
- Massage and squeeze your toes lightly. You can also slowly pull your fingers outward together or separately. This can stretch the muscles underneath. Don't forget to repeat with the other leg.
