Foot Massages and Foot Massages Tips

Foot Massages use pressure techniques on the heel, arch, balls and toes.


Foot Massages Tips

• Acupressure points, similar to reflexology, on the traditional body meridians taught to students of acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicines. Locate a school in your area for purchasing an acupressure foot chart.
  
• Individuals suffering from arthritis or weak joint conditions in the hand are advised not to apply full pressure when performing a foot massage. If you suffer from such a condition, you may want to consider purchasing a massage tool to reduce discomfort while delivering a massage.

Balinese Massage

Traditional Balinese Massage not only is relaxing, but also kneads deep tissues and helps blood flow to your lymphatic system, which removes wastes from the body. Acupressure, Ayurvedic techniques, and fragrant, natural, aromatherapy methods make this massage a good choice for our overall well-being.

Traditional Balinese Massage uses a combination of acupressure and aromatherapy oils to stimulate the flow of blood, oxygen and ‘qi’ (energy) around your body, bringing deep relaxation and wellness. It can be rigorous, since the masseuse will use skin-rolling, acupressure and reflexology. Throughout the massage aromatherapy oils are used to soothe you. Deep pressure manipulation with medium–depth strokes and pressure points is used to reach below the energy centers and improve the integration of your internal system. The stretching techniques also help with sore spots and old injuries.

Acupressure Tips

Each body – and each area of the body – requires a different amount of pressure. If it hurts a great deal when you apply pressure on point, then use light touch instead of pressure. The calves, the face, and genital areas are sensitive. The back, buttocks, and shoulders, especially if the musculature is developed, usually need deeper, firmer pressure.


To achieve the full benefit of self-acupressure, you should choose a comfortable, private environment that leads itself to deep relaxation. You can use acupressure at work, however, if you can take a ten-minute break. Choose whatever position you find most comfortable –either sitting or lying down. As you press points in different areas, feel free to reposition your body so that your muscles can relax completely.


Ideally, you should wear comfortable clothing. Tight collars, belts, pants, or shoes can obstruct circulation. Also, it’s a good idea to keep your fingernails trimmed fairly short to prevent any discomfort or injury to the skin.


Avoid practicing acupressure right before a big meal or on a full stomach. Wait until at least an hour after eating a meal. Practicing a complete acupressure routine when your stomach is full can inhibit the flow of blood and may cause nausea.


Avoid iced drinks, because extreme cold generally weakens your system and can counteract the benefits of acupressure..


For optimal results, you should perform the acupressure routines daily, whether you are using acupressure to maintain your health or to help relieve an ailment. If you cannot practice every day, treating yourself to acupressure two or three times a week can still be effective.


Limit your acupressure sessions to an hour at the most. When you begin practicing acupressure, you may find that you are most comfortable holding a point for two to three minutes. You may find that you can gradually-over two to three months – work up to holding points longer, but do not hold any one point longer than ten minutes. And do not work any single area of the body, such as the abdominal area or the face, for longer than 15 minutes. The effects of acupressure can be quite strong. If you work too long, too much energy is released and complications, such as nausea and headaches, can occur.

How Does Acupressure Work

Tension tends to concentrate around acupressure points. When a muscle is in spasm or chronically tense, the muscle fibers contract due to the secretion of lactic acid caused by fatigue, trauma, stress chemical imbalances, or poor circulation.


An Acupressure point enables the muscle fibers to elongate and relax, also it helps the blood to flow freely and allows the toxins to be released and eliminated. Increased circulation also brings more oxygen and other nutrients to affected areas. This increases the body’s resistance to illness and promotes a longer and healthier life. When the blood circulates properly, there is a greater sense of harmony, health, and well-being.

Acupressure and Its Advantages

Acupressure is an ancient healing art that uses the fingers to press key points on the surface of the skin to stimulate the body’s natural self-curative abilities. When these points are pressed, they release muscular tension and promote the circulation of blood and the body’s life force to aid healing. Life would be so much easier if one could cure themselves at the cozy milieu of spas instead of visiting the mundane clinics.


Advantages of Acupressure:

• Balance the body and maintain good health.
  
• The healing touch of acupressure reduces tension.
  
• Increases circulation
  
• Enables body to relax deeply and heightens the body’s vital life energy to aid healing.
  
• By relieving stress, acupressure strengthens the resistance to disease and promotes wellness.
  
• Acupressure points also relieve pain, trauma, burnout, and maintains good health through self-care.