Often, people get a massage to help them relax and others get massage due to some health reasons. Foot massage is as important as other types of massage. A short foot massage now and then can really help us relax, particularly after a long day of standing up and walking around, when our feet swell up. Foot massage is sometimes referred to as reflexology treatment.
However, this massage performs other functions apart from relaxation and the benefits are discussed below:
Blood circulation
Often, the muscles in the feet get hardly any exercise and circulation is often impaired by tight and uncomfortable shoes. This can be fixed when the foot is massaged for at least 10-15 minutes per day. When this is done before bed, It can greatly improve circulation in the lower extremities, which is important for people suffering from diabetes. Also, foot massage can be used, in conjunction with its stress-busting abilities, to help control blood pressure, and thus decrease the risk of heart disease.
Reduces headaches and migraines
Foot massage has been researched to release endorphins. This release of endorphins is responsible for some effects experienced during foot massage. They include an increased feeling of calmness, a decrease in pain and stress, and help with managing anxiety and depression. According to some scientific research, people suffering from headaches and migraines showed great improvement after receiving reflexology treatments. It has been advised to use some essential oils and opt for foot massage is you have a constant headache or experience migraines.
Boosts your sex life
You read that well, foot massage can boost your sex life with your partner. Mix some essential oils together, ensure there are some scented candles lit around and help your partner through a foot massage to help them forget the annoyances of the day and watch how this can magically boost your sex life to a 100%. According to research, the feet are a great starting point since they can cause mild arousal and offer easy transition to more powerful erogenous zones like the back of the knees and inner thighs.