Professional foot massages can provide good equilibrium, comfortable feet, stronger back, and lack of tension. Whereas a lot of people have had the experience of having our necks and bodies massaged and relaxingly rubbed might ask the question, do I want this pampering also? A professional foot massage is the remedy for tired and aching feet.
There are a assortment of foot massage techniques including reflexology which is one form of massage that comes from an very old Chinese method and is based on the concept that there are nerve endings on the bottom of the feet that communicate to all of the organs of the body such as the liver, kidney or spleen. The calm and repetitive massage of these pressure points stimulates and detoxifies the internal organs and increases blood circulation to the affected area.
Conditions That Can Benefit From A Professional Foot Massage:
1. Lessens Muscle Spasms: Muscle spasms can lead to muscle knots which are really what are called trigger points in a muscle. They are just small spots in the muscle that are overly contracted. These hyper-irritable spots are usually the cause of muscle soreness that can be relieved with a professional foot massage by a licensed massage therapist.
2. Minimize Cramps: While different muscle groups can cramp, the calf and foot are most common affected. Abdominal cramps can accompany a gastrointestinal problem or a painful menses. To rule out a myocardial infarction, cramping in the chest or upper body should always be referred to a physician. Another client requiring referral to a physician is a person experiencing habitual muscle cramps. Habitual cramping may signify a more serious metabolic condition.
3. Improve Circulation For Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Foot ulcers are not unusual in rheumatoid arthritis patients. About 1 in 10 patients reported having foot ulcers, according to a study reported by Arthritis Care & Research half of those patients who reported having foot ulcers also reported a chronic problem, and one-third reported ulcers on multiple sites of the foot.
4. Post Operation Pain: After surgery, it is not uncommon for patients to have pain. Foot and hand massages were given to post-operative patients and the research study found that pain scores, heart rate and respiratory rate decreased
5. Peripheral Artery Disease is caused by hardening and narrowing of the arteries, which can lead to decreased blood flow. Acupressure has been shown to increase blood flow. A research study in patients with peripheral arterial occlusive disease (decreased blood flow in their lower legs), showed that acupressure increased the blood flow in the patients' lower legs.
6. Aging: Sometimes middle age can bring about some unwanted changes in how you think and feel. A research study involving middle-aged women showed that reflexology decreased depression, perceived stress, systolic blood pressure.
7. Menopause: By the time your foot massage will have been carried out on both of your feet, you will have calmed down and your day's stresses will have vanished as well. The added bonus is that your feet are all ready for walking around your home with no aches or pains to be felt.
8. High Blood Pressure: According to the American Heart Association, it is estimated that 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. has high blood pressure. A research study looked at the benefits of reflexology on blood pressure, cholesterol and life satisfaction. They found that reflexology helped lower the systolic blood pressure, but not the diastolic number, and that life satisfaction was improved significantly. Overall, blood cholesterol levels did not show improvement.
9. Amputations: people with leg amputations often suffer from phantom limb pain. A research study looked at reflexology and its possible benefits for people with one leg amputated. The study found that reflexology of the foot and hands helped decrease the intensity and duration of phantom limb pain.
A professional massage therapist is the best way to receive a foot massage.
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