Standing on your own feet is an oft heard cliché which we may have heard at some time or the other. But in our ever so busy fast paced lives, we find no time to rest our weary feet. Here’s where shiatsu foot massage steps in. This massage will leave your feet revitalized.
Shiatsu means `finger pressure ‘in Japanese. This technique has been followed for centuries and is based on the philosophy that vital energy flows through various body points called meridians. The massage involves the use of fingers, thumbs, palms, elbows, knees, and feet to massage the body. Whenever blood circulation is stimulated through the process of massage, it releases essential nutrients and takes away the toxins. This purifies your systems and makes you feel refreshed.
Shiatsu foot massage therapy involves the application of pressure at the appropriate meridian points to promote the proper functioning of the related body systems. Initially, your feet are gently rubbed to loosen the feet and prepare them for a massage.
The feet are lightly stroked to induce the blood vessels to produce a little heat. This is called stroking, to get the blood flowing better. Then your ankles are massaged in a clockwise and anti clockwise direction to relax them. Your feet are then swiveled and pressure is applied to relieve fatigue in the ball of the foot. Knuckles are used from your heel to the toes in a kneading motion. To relax your toes the therapists will slip their fingers between two toes and pull them, squeeze them, and rotate them. There is yet another technique in which the therapist use their bare feet to massage your feet and the soles. For this you may have lie on a mattress. The therapists will stand with their back to you, placing their heel on your foot and their toes on the ground. They slowly work up to your toes.
To start with, the massage relaxes and revives your feet. It also reduces or puts off headaches. Eyes strain and stress are also lessened. It eases stomach aches and helps in improving the functioning of the kidneys, bladder, and the excretory system. It alleviates pain in the spine and improves posture. The massage stimulates the lymphatic system, thus clearing the toxins in your body. It also energizes the nerves that control the lungs and the complete bronchial system.
With all these benefits, you feel pampered and all the tensions melt away. Now, with zest and life in your feet, go ahead and stand on your own feet.
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