A foot massage performed on a lying person will stimulate circulation and improve their well-being. Massage will bring great relief, even if it is performed by an unqualified person. We present a basic foot massage lesson.
Even an amateurfoot massagewill make the patient's blood circulate better and the toxins will be removed from the body faster. There is one condition - in the case of a bedridden person, you should always ask the doctor if there are any contraindications for suchmassage . Perform each of the six steps of the massage first on the left foot, then on the right foot.
Stages of foot massage
1. Put your hands around your foot and gently twist it in different directions. Pull each
finger and twist the ankle.
2. Put your thumb and index finger around the toe and massage it - top, bottom and sides, but avoid the fingernail.
3. Grip your foot with both hands (thumbs on the sole side). Massage in circular motions from toes to heels.
4. Massage the outer and inner edges of the foot with circular movements of the thumb. Start with the heel and end with the toes.
5. Apply light pressure to each point around the ankle joint. Massage the space between the ankle and heel with longitudinal movements.
6. Rub the cream on the feet and use your fingertips to pat the top of the foot.
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