Foot massage
Imbued with foot reflexology, foot massage gives access to all the organs and helps relieve pain and all forms of tension. The feet are the part of the body that bears all the weight. They are often subjected to daily aggression and require special care. Foot massage offers the lower limbs a moment of relaxation after prolonged standing, being overweight or wearing shoes all the time, preventing them from breathing. A good foot massage restores the body’s equilibrium and remedies various dysfunctions that are not always natural to think about.
Foot massage: steps to follow
- Foot massage can be performed by a specialist reflexology masseur, a massage therapist or simply by a partner. However, there are a few things you need to know for a successful foot massage
- The foot massage should be applied to a healthy subject. This massage should not be practised on people suffering from a particular illness, such as heart disease or diabetes.
- If you’re pregnant, it’s best to refrain from this type of massage without a doctor’s advice.
Sensitive points for foot massage
- Toes: nerve endings.
- Heart point: located on the left foot.
- The liver and stomach point on the right foot.
- The plantar: the part that contains the points of the intestine and the organs of the peritoneum.
- Ankles: representing the reproductive organs.
Foot massage: contraindications
- Pregnant women are strictly forbidden to undergo reflexology treatment during the first three months of pregnancy.
- Patients with heart problems must also be treated with the utmost care to avoid over-stimulation of the heart.
