Facts About Foot Massage Tucson

By Nita McKinney


Foot massage is preferred not only for the pleasure it brings but also the fact that it comes with enhanced health benefits and a sense of well being. According to Chinese medicine, most body sensory nerves are located in the human feet. This explains why practitioners make use of feet as their detailed map of the body during reflexology sessions. This is possible through the guidance offered by meridian points that correspond to specific body organs. In considering foot massage Tucson residents should expect to gain a lot.

It is through the meridian points that energy is sent to organs being targeted. Massaging feet is a proven way to improve physical and psychological health. Through a study, it was shown that persons that received this form of massage after they underwent coronary artery bypass graft surgery were calmer than those who did not. This is proof of its relaxation effects and its improvement of physical well being.

People that are experiencing nausea or general body pain are certain to get relief. Massaging feet is used as a healing tool for cancer patients, as was shown by a study by the University of Canberra is Australia. A total of eighty seven patients that were given massages on their feet had instant beneficial effects on their nausea and pain feelings.

By getting feet massaged, there is muscle stimulation, improvement in circulation of blood, relief of tension and stiffness and elimination of pain. Consequently, if massage was to be done regularly, one would be certain to stay free of general body ailments. Luckily, it is something that can individually or with the help of someone be done from home. It does not necessarily require professionals.

First and foremost, soaking feet in warm water for approximately ten minutes will help to make them smooth. The water used for the soaking may be scented, but this is not compulsory. It is optional. Scenting provides aromatherapy. Drying feet with a warm towel is done after the soaking.

In order to get maximum benefits, the concerned persons should be very comfortable. If lotion or oils was to be used, it is recommended that one should have many towels at hand to avoid creation of a mess. Feet are first stroked for enhanced stimulation and to warm them. Massaging is then done through a sweeping and rubbing action.

One of the techniques employed is thumb massaging. In this technique, thumbs are used on an alternate basis for creation of some form of pressure. The thumbs are also used to slide the length of feet with firm pressure for stress relief in the tendons. In the technique called ankle rotation, the joints are loosened. With the ankle held with one hand, the other is used to hold the ball of the foot gently in a way that this foot rotates in circles. The technique is best suited for arthritis patients.

By considering foot massage Tucson residents look to gain a lot. A single session would go for roughly only 45 minutes. With feet being subjected to tension and stress daily, there is need to give them some form of relaxation.




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