Foot massage points

It is said that our feet are the most abused part of our body. No other comfort technique has been as effective as a foot massage.

A foot massage lasting five to ten minutes will actually help relax the body – this is due to foot massage points which are related to several parts of the body, including some internal organs. There are many acupressure reflexology points in the feet which balance and energize the organs and other parts of the body. If you want to stimulate and improve blood circulation, there are points in your feet that can heal many conditions in the body.

Before a foot massage, it is important that you wash your feet with warms water and soap or perhaps, alcohol to prevent the spread of fungus. In some cases, lotion and oil are used in the massage. Some people use a rolling pin, a golf ball, or even a bottle which are rolled under the foot if they want to have a self massage.

The art of massage can be traced as far back as 5,000 years ago, and is considered as “a self healing method” by the Ayuraveda Book. The foot massage, on the other hand, goes back to 618 AD and was brought to the Western countries. In 1913, Dr. William Fitzgerald wrote about foot reflexology massage and he created a systematized chart of longitudinal zones in the body. He says that there are 10 zones (which ends in the fingers and toes), each was a reflex area with connections and there are physical conditions, which are affected by that connection.

Not all foot massage are considered as reflexology, only those which helps boost the energy circulation and provides a rejuvenating experience. The true reflexology is when pressure is applied onto the particular areas in the soles of the feet. Foot reflexology uses hands, fingers and at times, wood sticks with cream and oil.

According to the Chinese, there are sensory nerves, which are concentrated on the soles of the feet. These foot massage points are the focus during a massage session as they help better the condition of the patient. The massage is effective in stimulating the functions of the internal organs. The good thing about foot massage reflexology is that there is no risk to this procedure and with expert masseurs clients are guaranteed to feel the pain disappear in a matter of seconds.

What then are the advantages of foot massage? For one, it helps relieve the stiffness caused by too much exercise or for repetitive use of the muscles. It can also prevent (if not cure) headaches, stress, asthma, constipation, sinusitis and even migraine. Add to this the benefits of boosting your circulatory system.

A foot massage has so many other advantages and it is no longer necessary to mention each one of them. It is important to note, however, that just like any kind of massage; there are restrictions to foot massage. Make sure to ask the spa or your masseur of the disadvantages before you agree to undergo a procedure.