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The Joy Of The Foot Massage
by Aaron Schuelke
While the fact is that many of us now days do not know how to
give a decent massage, it does not take much effort to give the
gift of a good foot massage. After a long hard day of working
on your feet, or even perhaps just a long day of mischief a foot
rub can always hit the spot.
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Let’s face it! If you were ignored, stuck in a large cotton enclosure incased in a year old leather and rubber composition all day you know you want some attention. Ok. All kidding aside, lets dig
into exactly what a foot massage is. The foot massage is usually
connected with the idea of reflexology, which is a form of therapy
that focuses pressure to the reflex points in the body in order
to treat aches, pains, and discomforts. Yet, a good foot massage
is in itself different than foot reflexology. Through reflexology
you can help treat aches and pains at random. However, a good
foot massage focuses much more specifically. Its goal is to relieve
the tired foot’s discomfort and allow the receiver the ability
to walk away feeling brand new. |
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First, it is important to wash the foot. Feet seldom get the careful attention as hands do. Also, keep in mind many people have very ticklish feet, so precede with caution and avoid any sudden movement. Next, you may begin by using your thumbs to rub the sole of the recipient’s foot in small circles. From there you may work your way from the heel to the balls of the toes. Last, you will want to focus on each individual toe. Placing each toe in-between your index finger and thumb gently begin to rub each toe, stretching pulling gently as you go.
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| ARTICLE PUBLISHED NOVEMBER 26, 2008 |
