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The Beauty And Delight Of A Foot
Massage
by Jeff Foster
A foot massage is one of the most delightful things that you
will ever experience.
You may have has an exquisite back
massage at some point during your life; however, until you have
experienced a superior a foot massage then you simply do not
know what you are missing. Your feet carry you everywhere you
want to go. The stress and strain that is applied to your feet
on a daily basis is unbelievable. Your feet deserve the extra
pampering you can provide, so the next time that you decide a
back massage is just the thing you need, think about getting
a foot massage instead.
With the feet, it is easy to get a massage. You can either give
your self a soothing foot massage or you can ask your friend
or lover to do it for you. A foot massage can also be turned
into a sensual event if it is something you are enjoying with
your partner. Begin by thoroughly cleaning your feet. A warm
soak in Epsom salts, peppermint oil or lavender is the perfect
way to get started.
Then dry your feet thoroughly making sure to spend the extra
time to dry between each toe. As soon as your feet are dry select
a scented foot oil to apply to your feet. Support the foot you
are working on with one hand, pour a small amount of oil into
your other hand and gently begin to massage the oil into your
foot. Of course, this is a lot more fun if your partner will
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Using your thumbs, begin on the
top of the foot at the toes and use slow, firm, and stroking
motions to move upwards towards the ankle. This movement is a
little bit like using your thumbs to knead bread. Remember to
vary the pressure that you use as it provides a more enjoyable
experience and helps to get the blood flow circulating.
Once you reach the ankles, then retrace your steps back to your
toes. Again, using very slow, stroking motions you as are working
to provide the delectable foot massage. Pressure applied to the
toes should be less than that which is applied to the ankle.
Use this same slow action from the toes to the ankle and back
again making several passes.
Next, with your hand in a cupped position, gently sit the heel
of your foot in your hand. With your free hand holding the top
of your foot gently rotate your foot slowly from side to side,
then begin to rotate your float clockwise and counterclockwise
using slow and deliberate movements.
Repeat these motions several times in order to relax your feet
and ankle joints. Remember to use slow and gentle movements so
that you do not put additional strain on your joints. It would
be awful to end up injuring yourself while trying to enjoy the
something as simple as a foot massage.
When you finish rotating the foot be sure to pamper the soles
of your feet. The soles of your feet take a real pounding and
so the extra attention you can provide will reap big rewards.
Beginning at the base of the toes and working towards the heel
of the foot use a kneading and stroking motion to provide relief
for the soles of the feet.
Taking the time to enjoy a gentle foot massage or to exchange
one with your partner is a thing of beauty. It can provide a
great deal of stress reduction, it can improve circulation and
blood flow to your feet and it can help you to genuinely relax
after a long day at work. Your feet have a tough job and after
all they deserve a bit of pampering too. A foot massage is something
that you really should not live another day without experiencing.
Enjoy! |
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