Beauty Fitness Blog

Soothe Tired Feet Instantly

July 28th, 2006

RUB AWAY FATIGUE - A foot massage can reduce fatigue, rejuvenate muscles, and stimulates nerve endings. The better shape your risk of injury.
Here a 10- minutes do - it- yourself massage. Treat yourself as often as you like. (Note: Do not massage your feet if you have a contagious skin condition such as athlete’s foot. If you have diabetes, consult your physician first.)
1. Working the sole of one clean, bare foot at a time, start by moving the heel of your hand or your thumb in long strokes from the heel to the base of the toes.
2. With comfortable but firm pressure, use a fingertip or thumb to make little circles (the size of a 50p coin) all over the sole of the foot.
3. For deeper relief, press your thumb directly into one point on the sole, and hold for s few seconds. Do this all over the bottom of your foot.
4. Grasping one toe at a time between your thumb and finger, simultaneously squeeze and tug gently along the length of the toe.
5. Finish by making little circles (as in step 2) around the ankle bones.

Other feel-good ideas:
• Put small, sturdy glass bottle or a tennis ball on the floor, and roll it under your foot, bearing down with a little pressure. (Chill the bottle or ball for added relief.)
• Alternate hot and cold foot baths, soaking in hot water for 5 minutes, then cold water for 30 to 60 seconds.
• Use specialty sandals or massage beds; both have nubby insoles/ bases to stimulate circulation.
• Splurge on a professional foot massage.

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