| While it's true that most people don't know how | | | | comfortable to do so and willing to pamper them |
| to give a great massage, the same can not be | | | | beyond the call of duty. |
| said for giving a foot massage, it takes very little | | | | Washing the feet will make the receiver feel |
| effort or knowledge on how to give a foot | | | | more at ease and make you feel more |
| massage as most people just love having their | | | | comfortable while giving a foot massage. If you |
| feet touched and caressed, particularly after | | | | want make a habit out of it, you can get a foot |
| activity when they are sore or aching. The only | | | | massage spa or foot massage bath and let them |
| exception is if the person is either excessively | | | | soak in luxury before the session begins. It's also |
| ticklish, or if they are self conscious about their | | | | such a treat as the feet usually get so much less |
| feet because they think they are 'ugly' or if they | | | | attention than the hands. |
| have a deformation like bunions. | | | | Ok, now for some foot massage techniques. I |
| So most people can easily give a great feeling | | | | find that it's good to proceed in this order: |
| foot massage and the good news is that with | | | | - Start by oiling up the feet and giving a general all |
| just a few tips and a willingness to have a go and | | | | over rub with the palms of the hands |
| practice (and I'm sure you will have no problem | | | | - Then a little foot manipulation, hold the heel firm |
| finding a willing guinea pig), you can easily transfer | | | | with one hand and with the other, gently hold and |
| from a novice to an expert foot massager. | | | | twist the forefoot clockwise and |
| Ok, if you want to learn how to give some foot | | | | counter-clockwise |
| massage therapy lets start with some basics. | | | | - Manipulate the toes, each in turn, up and down, |
| Massaging the feet is commonly connected with | | | | left and right, and follow by massaging and |
| the idea of reflexology, which is a therapy | | | | caressing deep in between the toes |
| system that uses the application of pressure to | | | | - Massage in small circles on the sole of the feet |
| the reflex points in the body (and very commonly | | | | with the thumbs followed by kneading using the |
| the feet) to treat discomfort, aches and pains. A | | | | fingers, heel of the palm, or knuckles |
| good foot massage can certainly incorporate ideas | | | | - Now this one's a bit tricky. Grab the foot like a |
| from reflexology theory however it can be quite | | | | hamburger, toes facing you, fingers on top, |
| different, and needs no specialised knowledge. In | | | | thumbs on bottom under the balls of the feet. |
| fact it can be much simpler and yet yield a far | | | | Manipulate the joints at the balls of the feet by |
| greater immediate outcome in that it can quickly | | | | lifting each joint independently up and down. |
| allow the receiver to feel comforted, soothed, | | | | - Massage the top of the foot using the palm and |
| and like they're walking away with a brand new | | | | / or the finger tips. The top of the foot is boney |
| pair of feet. | | | | so be careful not to apply excessive direct |
| A pair of strong hands is a great start. Then grab | | | | pressure onto any bone. |
| some towels and some massage oil. If it's a | | | | - Finish with another all over rub If you learn and |
| 'quickie' foot massage, sorbolene cream will do a | | | | practice how to give a foot massage using this |
| great job, it's an exceptional emollient and cheap | | | | technique you will be a real hit with whoever has |
| to buy too, but it does absorb quickly into the | | | | the pleasure of receiving your foot massage skills. |
| skin so if you're giving a longer massage for the | | | | Remember the more you practice, the better |
| feet stick with oil. Now have the receiver wash | | | | you'll get, and the happier the receiver will be! |
| their feet, or you can do it for them if you are | | | | |