What are the benefits of foot massage
1. Foot massage increases the number of blood vessels, especially the increase in collateral microvessels. Promotes better and more efficient circulation of blood.
2. Foot massage can soften blood vessels and increase the elasticity of blood vessels, thereby reducing the risk of damage due to pressure.
3. Foot massage can make many muscles of the body, especially thigh muscles, can do continuous contraction and relaxation, and promote the continuous contraction and relaxation of a large number of blood vessels in the muscles, and then improve the muscles and blood circulation. Exercise efficiency, enhance the absorption, transportation and effective use of oxygen.
4. Foot massage can strengthen the efficiency of the heart, reduce the frequency of the heart beat and pump more blood, so as to be able to cope with sudden emergencies.
5. Foot massage can increase the physical strength and endurance of the body, help relieve tension and stress, and make oneself less susceptible to diseases under the pressure of coping with various challenges.
6. Foot massage can reduce blood coagulation, keep blood smooth, and prevent the blood vessels flowing into the myocardium from being blocked, which is beneficial to the prevention of myocardial infarction.
7. Foot massage can regulate the secretion of hormones, which is a good phenomenon for the circulatory system, because too much adrenal hormones will cause many unfavorable factors to the arteries.
8. Foot massage can control weight and lower blood pressure, because most obese people with high blood pressure are prone to heart disease and diabetes.
9. Foot massage can make the internal organs nourished by qi and blood, strengthen metabolism, and promote the physiological functions of various systems in the body to naturally become stronger, so as to achieve overall physical and mental health.
10. Foot massage Foot bath is a very effective way to relieve tension and anxiety.
Foot bath massage can adjust the functional state of the human body and improve the immune regulation ability through the above-mentioned ways, which is the benefit of foot bath health care. [Who is not suitable for foot massage>>]
10 self foot massage methods
1, point method
The index finger is bent and the thumb rests lightly on the distal end of the index finger. The index finger and phalanx should be kept in a straight line with the palm, forearm and upper arm. When pressing, press and lift once, and the force should be even and penetrating. Suitable for acupuncture points on the sole, medial side and dorsum of the foot.
2. Press method
The thumb joint is bent at a right angle, the focus point is 2-3 mm away from the center of the nail tip, and the force should be light to heavy , Steady and continuous, so that the stimulation can fully penetrate into the deep tissue, avoid using rapid explosive force, so as to avoid adverse effects. However, it should be noted that if this method is used for a long time, the thumb is often in a tense state and is prone to tenosynovitis, so it should be used alternately with other methods.
3. Kneading method
Use the ribbed surface of the middle finger to adhere to the acupoint, relax the wrist, and use the elbow as the fulcrum to make gentle and gentle maneuvers Knead and move to drive the subcutaneous tissue there, avoid touching or beating. Suitable for larger areas of massage area.
4. Pushing method
Use single finger, multiple fingers, the base of the palm, the thenar side, etc., or the thumb alone, focusing on the foot A certain part of the line moves in a unidirectional straight line. The operation should be close to the body surface, the force should be steady, and the speed should be slow and uniform. The whole movement should run through the word “loose”, that is, the shoulders, elbows, wrists, and palms should be relaxed so that the power can be concentrated on the fingers.
5. Rubbing method
Attach to the foot with a single finger or the thenar and the base of the palm, close to the skin and perform repeated and rapid linear motions . The wrist joint should be naturally straight, the forearm and the hand are approximately level, the finger end of the finger wipe can be pressed down slightly, with the shoulder joint as the fulcrum, the upper arm actively drives the palm of the finger to move in a straight line back and forth. The metacarpophalangeal joint and the interphalangeal joint are used as the axis, and it is better to have a feeling of warmth.
6. Knock method (there are index finger knock method and pinch finger knock method)
The index finger knock method is that the thumb and the index finger are opposite each other. , Put the pulp of the middle finger on the nail of the index finger, squeeze the three fingers together, the end of the index finger is slightly protruding, and use the wrist force to move up and down to tap. Suitable for all acupuncture points on the feet.
The finger-pinch method is to flex the fingers slightly, pinch the ends of the five fingers together to form a plum blossom shape, and use the wrist elastic to move up and down. It is suitable for acupuncture points with few foot muscles.
The above two methods should use the wrist as the fulcrum, and the force should be even.
7. Pinch method
Use the top of the thumb and the edge of the radial side to apply force, or use the thumb and the top of the other fingers to hold the acupoints opposite to each other. This method is a strong stimulation technique, but be careful not to pinch the skin. After pinching, it is often rubbed with the kneading method to ease the irritation. Mostly suitable for acupuncture points with less foot muscles.
8. Kneading method
Thumb, index fingers or thumb, index and middle fingers are squeezed and pressed on two corresponding acupoints, Or the thumb is pressed on one acupoint, and the index finger is fixed on the other side, and the force of this method can be light or heavy.
9. Shaking method
Squeeze the middle of the calf with one hand, and shake the front of the toes with the other hand, so that the toes and ankle joints make passive and even circular motions . The movement should be gentle, the force should be steady, the shaking range should be within the normal physiological activity range, from small to large, the frequency from fast to slow, and then from large to small, the frequency becomes faster, avoid unidirectional afterburning, to prevent damage joint.
10. Stepping method
Press the sole of the patient’s foot with the foot, and the doctor presses rhythmically with the heel and the metatarsal toes For the sole of the patient’s foot, the entire body weight cannot be applied to the patient during the operation, but appropriate force should be applied as needed. Apply to a wide area of the sole of the foot, especially the forefoot and toes.
Generally, massage 1-3 times a day. If you insist on it for a long time, you can massage once a day. It should be done 1 hour after a meal, and each time should take 30-40 minutes. All massages can be used. For patients with severe heart disease, diabetes, and kidney disease, the massage time should not exceed 10 minutes, and the intensity should be slightly lighter, as long as there is obvious feeling, and those who are sensitive to pain should not apply too much force.
