Foot Massage
1. Promotes Better Sleep
The benefits of foot massage just before going to bed can help you sleep better. A soothing and relaxing foot massage will help the body unwind, improve blood circulation and relax the nerves. These in turn will encourage restful sleep.
There are certain acupuncture points on your feet that need to be massaged to promote sleep.
- Sit upright with your foot in your lap.
- Using your thumb, press in and around the large plantar pad of your big toe.
- Do this for at least 1 minute on each of the big toes.
- Next, massage the bottom of your feet for 10 minutes with warm coconut oil, olive oil or mustard oil.
2. Improves Blood Circulation
Due to sedentary lifestyles, most of us do not use the muscles of our feet properly. Also, improper footwear like tight shoes hamper normal circulation in the feet.
You can improve your blood circulation with 10 minutes of daily foot massage. This in turn will help transport oxygen to the body’s cells, which is essential for overall health. Needless to say, you also need to opt for proper and comfortable footwear.
Foot massage will also stimulate the lymphatic system and help prevent varicose veins.
- Put any massage oil in your palm and rub it firmly on your foot for several minutes.
- Then, stroke the foot gently but firmly from toes to ankle.
- Finally, give a gentle massage to your lower leg also.
- Repeat the same with the other foot.
The Spa - Kerala Provision Massage Centre Ajman
Tom Cruise
Address:
2nd Floor, KM Trading Ajman, Opposite Ajman LULU Hypermarket, Ajman - United Arab Emirates
