Foot Massage

Foot massage is one of the most unbelievably relaxing treats that you can give yourself or others. Foot reflexology is based on the premise that our nerve zones or reflex points go from the bottom of our feet to the top of our head, encompassing all vital organs on the way. A trained reflexologist can put pressure on different meridiens or energy lines on the sole and side of the feet to determine the cause of illness. Some benefits of reflexology will happen automatically simply by virtue of massaging the soles of the feet and paying special attention to tender places, but please do not take the information here as anything other than general guidelines for helping tired feet feel better.

Foot reflexology is "pressure therapy" and involves applying focused pressure to certain known reflex points located in the foot to cure or prevent disease. If you are giving a foot massage to your partner or friend than ensure that the massage foot is comfortably reclined on a pillow or a sofa. If you treating yourself to a foot massage than find a comfortable chair or sofa and put your foot on your lap. There are also creams made especially for the feet. Ask the person receiving the massage if they are allergic (uh-LER-jik) to a lotion or oil before using it.

Foot reflexology is based on the premise that our nerve zones or reflex points go from the bottom of our feet to the top of our head, encompassing all vital organs on the way. A trained reflexologist can put pressure on different meridiens or energy lines on the sole and side of the feet to determine the cause of illness. Some benefits of reflexology will happen automatically simply by virtue of massaging the soles of the feet but the main objective is to help tired feet feel better.

Learning to give a good foot massage is one of the nicest gifts you can give to your own two feet, or to those of a friend. Starting with the a counter-rotational massage action that offers true "thumb action," the massager will work to ease those nagging aches and pains that can haunt your every step. It has been recommended that soft music or a meditation cd can provide the perfect catalyst to get you in the mood for a foot massage. To begin with make sure the feet are clean, a foot soak with epsom salts is a wonderful way to de-stress before a foot massage. Make sure that your feet are completely dry before you start. Then, with a touch of the "toe-touch" controls, you can add soothing, infra-red heat to your treatment for the ultimate in comfort.

To begin with make sure the feet are clean, a foot soak with epsom salts is a wonderful way to de-stress before a foot massage. An easy-to-active power button lets you control the heat and massage functions, while an easy-to-read LED illuminator lets you keep track of which function you're using with a quick glance. You can find lotions, creams or oils designed for massage at a health food store or massage supply house. If hand lotion or baby oil is what you have on hand, feel free to use it, but remember that it will need to be applied more often than the products designed especially for massage.