10 Secret Ways Foot Massages Help Treat The Most Common Health Problems

Aug 02, 2018

Sometimes nothing feels better than a foot massage. It is a great way to unwind after work and relax on your day off. It is best when your significant other provides the foot massage. This not only provides some quality time for the two of you, but it brings with it a series of health benefits. Below are 10 ways foot massages help with common ailments.

Lowering Blood Pressure

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Heart attacks are frequently caused by high blood pressure. One study has shown that a simple foot massage is one of the easiest ways to help regulate your blood pressure.

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Relieving PMS & Menopause

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A foot massage a day can help ease symptoms of PMS. Menopause symptoms are also lessened with foot massages. These symptoms include tension, insomnia, headache, and more. You should massage from the arch of the foot to the ball to help with PMS and menopause.

Easing Chemotherapy Side-Effects

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A study lead by Michigan State University found that cancer patients found relief from pain and nausea by receiving foot massages. Symptoms like low energy was also improved with foot massages.

Multiple Sclerosis

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Muscle weakness, sensational troubles, coordination issues, and fatigue are just some of the issues that people suffering from MS have to deal with. Foot massages can help with a majority of these problems.

Edema

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Edema is when swelling occurs around the feet and ankles. Pregnant women will frequently suffer from such swelling. A foot massage is a great way to relieve pain for your mother to be. Giving your wife a daily 20 minute massage goes a long way in easing her pain.

Other Pregnancy Ailments

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In addition to treating edema in pregnant women, a foot massage is just a nice thing to give your wife. Some studies show that massages will actually help a woman heal faster and reach her normal metabolic rate quicker.

Massages Help With Insomnia

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If you have trouble falling asleep at night it won't hurt to try a foot massage. Try giving yourself a foot massage during a warm bath right before bed. You will likely find that you get the best rest you've had in years. The best part of the foot to massage is the top of the foot. Massage a small indented spot on top of the foot for about 2 minutes.

It's Just Romantic

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Giving a foot massage to your wife or girlfriend is simply a nice thing to do. It doesn't have to stop there. A foot massage is a great way to initiate foreplay. This is due to the abundance of nerve endings found in the foot. Foot massages can be extremely sexual for many people.

Headache Relief

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Foot massages can get rid of a variety of different headaches. If you have a headache due to sinusitis simply massage the front and back of the second joint of each toe. Neck and shoulder tension headaches can be cured by massaging the entire foot. Temple headaches can be relieved by squeezing the area around the big toe. Massage the foot that corresponds with the temple that hurts.

A simple headache can be reliefs by massaging the outside base of the big toe on both feet. Squeeze and relief the front and back of each toe after you have massaged the big toe.

Spinal Relief

Astoundingly, the arch of the foot corresponds with the arch of the spine. Massage the part of the foot that corresponds with the spine to relieve back pain.

If any of these techniques work for you, you should spread the word. Let all your friends know about the magic of foot massages! You could be doing your part in bringing relief to someone's life.

Our content is created to the best of our knowledge, yet it is of general nature and cannot in any way substitute an individual consultation with your doctor. Your health is important to us!