How to Massage Feet

The best way to show care to a friend or lover is to give them a massage when their feet hurt. Here are some foot massage methods that everyone likes.

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Get ready for a massage

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Keep the person being massaged in the correct position. Instruct them to lie on their backs with their faces up, then take off their shoes and socks. During the massage, they can lie on their stomach to perform other types of foot and ankle massage.

Line a towel under your feet. This is to prevent the massage cream or oil from contaminating the bed.

Declaim food. Soak your feet in warm or hot water for about 10 minutes.

Add essential oils or foaming gel to the water if desired.
Gently rub his feet after soaking to clean up the stains and help him relax.
Use a towel to dry your feet when finished.

Choose cream, oil or lotion to massage. Creams are usually thicker than lotions and are more effective when used for foot massage. The oil helps soften calluses under the feet.

You can buy creams and oils specifically made for foot massage at cosmetic stores.
Make your own mixture of creams and oils for foot massage. Combine scents that you like; Some favorite combinations are lemon with eucalyptus, lavender, or almond and vanilla.

Warm oil or cream. This makes the person feel more comfortable getting the massage.

Do a basic massage

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Use both hands to hold the soles of the feet. Start massaging from the top and slowly work your way down to the soles of your feet. Add more force as you massage down the soles of your feet. Then, rub in the opposite direction upwards and reduce the force while performing.

Rub the heel of the foot. Use your thumb to do this, massaging in small circles with moderate to strong force. Smooth over entire heel. Do the same for the upper part of the foot. ^{[1] X Research Source}

Massage up and down at the heel of the foot. This means that you will use your thumb to rub up and down the heel of your foot. When one thumb rubs up, the other finger rubs down.

Massage around the ankle bone. Use both hands to rub in circles around the sides of the bone and gently rub your fingers over the surface of the bone.

Use your fist to massage the soles of your feet. Make a fist and use the knuckles to press on the soles of the feet. Move your fist back and forth to gently press on your leg. ^{[2] X Research Source}

Toe massage. Take time to massage each finger.

Gently pull each toe. This makes the knuckles sound, but if the person feels comfortable, continue doing it with the remaining fingers.
Slide your index finger into each toe. Move your fingers back and forth between your toes, rubbing the underside of each toe with your index finger and thumb if desired.
Gently insert 5 fingers at the same time between each toe to apply a little more oil or massage cream. ^{[3] X Research Sources}

Mastering other methods

Leg pull. To do this, you will use both hands to hold the leg and pull firmly and firmly on one side for about 10 times and then switch to the other side. Imagine this movement like milking a cow.

Use the Indian massage method. Hold the sides of your feet with your thumbs in the center of the soles of your feet. Move your hand back and forth like you’re squeezing a wet washcloth. Move your legs while performing this method.

Try massaging the tendons of the heel and the bottom of the foot. Massaging is a form of massage by lifting and squeezing to stimulate muscles.

Starting at the back of the heel and ankle around the Achilles tendon, gently squeeze and pull the foot with one hand. Start gently but increase stronger and faster over time.
Push the muscles from the Achilles tendon and work your way up to the toes. This will lift the muscles in your legs, helping to relieve discomfort.
Slowly work your way up to the lower calves with this method. The muscles here are attached to the muscles in the foot and massaging this area makes the foot feel good.

Massage the long muscle of the leg. The long muscle begins near the Achilles tendon, extends to the knee, and is associated with muscle movement in the foot.

Help the person straighten their legs and press down on them with your arms. Gently move your arms to press on your legs with your elbows.
Now that the person is lying on their stomach, you will use one hand to hold the heel and lift the leg up along the arm. Push the leg toward the knee, at first with light force and then gradually increase with more force.

Advice

During the massage, if your hands feel tired, shake your hands from time to time to relieve the pressure and continue massaging.
Massage slowly and gently to create a feeling of relaxation and massage quickly but deeply to stimulate circulation.
Massage with a relatively long time, you should not rush.
Speak in a soft, calm voice during the massage. Do not speak quickly or speak in a tense voice. Let what you say make the other person feel better.
Massage with equal force for both legs because the body needs balance.
When cleaning your feet, you should use a hot towel to increase the comfort.
To increase the massage effect, play soothing songs.
The person receiving the massage should relax and forget their troubles.
Play relaxing music to help your partner feel at ease.
Turn on dim lights so that the person feels relaxed.
Talk to your partner gently and show respect during the massage.
Don’t spend too much time implementing a method. You will go overboard and make the other person feel uncomfortable.

Warning

Don’t use too much oil or cream to make your hands slippery and not create a massage effect.
Be careful not to apply too much force and create discomfort, but apply enough force so as not to create a tickling sensation in the soles of your feet. This will upset the person’s mood.
Make sure the person’s knees are not bent (must be straightened) during the massage. Because this makes the knee stiff and prevents blood circulation. Place a pillow or roll of towel under the knee of the leg you are massaging for comfort and slightly arched leg.
If the person’s feet are painful or sensitive, seek medical advice or care.
If massaging pregnant women or people with high blood pressure or diabetes, you should avoid using strong force on the legs because it will cause labor pain or increase the condition.

Things you need

Towel
Cream and/or oil
Warm water in a tub or basin

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