1. Foot massage can increase the number of blood vessels, especially the collateral capillaries, which can promote better and more effective blood circulation.
2. Foot massage softens blood vessels and increases the elasticity of blood vessels, thus reducing the risk of injury caused by stress.
3. Foot bath massage makes many muscles of the body, especially thigh muscles, contract and relax continuously, and promotes a large number of blood vessels in muscles to contract and relax continuously, thus improving the exercise efficiency of muscles and blood circulation and strengthening the absorption, transportation and effective utilization of oxygen.
4. Foot massage can enhance the efficiency of the heart, reduce the frequency of heart beating and pump more blood to cope with sudden emergencies.
5. Foot massage can increase the physical strength and endurance of the body, help to relieve tension and stress, and make yourself less likely to get sick under the pressure of coping with various challenges.
6. Foot massage can reduce blood coagulation, keep blood smooth, prevent blood vessels from blocking the heart muscle, and help prevent myocardial infarction.
7. Foot massage can regulate the secretion of hormones, which is a good phenomenon for the circulatory system, because too much accessory kidney hormone will cause many unfavorable factors to the arteries.
8. Foot massage can control weight and lower blood pressure, because most obese people with high blood pressure are prone to heart disease and diabetes.
9. Foot massage can nourish the five internal organs with qi and blood, strengthen metabolism, promote the natural and strong physiological functions of various systems in the whole body, and achieve overall physical and mental health.
10, foot bath massage Foot bath is a very effective way to relieve tension and anxiety.
Foot bath massage can adjust the functional state of human body and improve the immune regulation ability through the above channels, which is the benefit of foot bath health care. Who is not suitable for foot massage >>
10 self-help foot bath massage method
1, point method
The index finger is bent and the thumb is lightly placed at the end of the index finger. The phalanx of the index finger is in a straight line with the palm, forearm and upper arm. When pressing, press 1 time and lift 1 time, with even and transparent force. It is suitable for acupoints on the soles of feet, medial surfaces of feet and dorsum of feet.
2. According to the law
The thumb joint is bent at a right angle, and the focus is 2-3 mm away from the center of the nail tip. The force should be light and heavy, steady and continuous, so that the stimulation can fully penetrate deep tissue, and do not use rapid explosive force to avoid reaction. However, it should be noted that if this method is used for a long time, the thumb is often in a state of tension and tenosynovitis is prone to occur, so it should be used alternately with other methods.
3. Kneading method
Use the rib surface of the middle finger to adsorb on the acupuncture point, relax the wrist, and make gentle rotation and kneading with the elbow as the fulcrum to drive the subcutaneous tissue there to avoid touching or jumping. Suitable for massaging large areas.
4. Push method
Use single finger, multi-finger, palm root, thenar side, etc. Or use your thumb alone to make a one-way linear motion in a certain part of your foot. The operation should be close to the body surface, the force should be steady, the speed should be slow and even, and it should be carried out along the bone direction and advanced at the same level. The whole movement should run through the word "loose", that is, the shoulders, elbows, wrists and palms should be relaxed, so that the skills can be concentrated on the fingers.
Step 5: Wipe method
Stick the thenar and palm root of a single finger or palm on your foot, and make a straight line motion repeatedly and quickly close to your skin. Wrist joints should be naturally straight, forearm and hand are approximately horizontal, and fingertips can be slightly pressed down. With the shoulder joint as the fulcrum, the upper arm actively drives the palm to do linear reciprocating motion. According to different parts, take the wrist, metacarpal joint and interphalangeal joint as the axis respectively, so as to have a warm feeling.
6, knocking method (there are two kinds of index finger knocking method and pinch finger knocking method)
The forefinger tapping method is a tapping method in which the thumb is opposite to the food, the middle finger is placed on the fingernail of the forefinger, the three fingers are pinched together, and the end of the forefinger is slightly protruding, and the wrist force is used to move up and down. Suitable for all acupoints of the foot.
Finger-pinching tapping is a tapping method in which the fingers bend slightly and the ends of the five fingers are pinched together in a plum blossom shape, and the wrist elasticity is used to move up and down. Suitable for acupoints with less foot muscles.
The above two methods should focus on the wrist, and the force should be uniform.
7. Pinch method
Apply force through the fingertip of the thumb and the nail edge on the radial side, or through the nail edge of the fingertip of the thumb and other fingers holding the acupoint relatively. Sometimes pinching the acupoints with the tips of your thumbs will deform. This method is a strong stimulation method, but be careful not to pinch the skin. Knead often after kneading to relieve irritation. It is more suitable for acupoints with less foot muscles.
8. Pinch method
The thumb, forefinger or thumb, forefinger and middle finger are kneaded on two corresponding acupoints, or the thumb is pressed on one acupoint, and the forefinger plays a fixing role on the other side. This method can be light and heavy.
9. Shake method
One hand squeezes the middle of the calf, and the other hand shakes the front of the toes to make the toes and ankles move passively and evenly in a circular motion. The movement should be moderate, the force should be steady, the shaking range should be within the normal physiological activity range, from small to large, the frequency should be fast and slow, and then from large to small, the frequency should be fast, and it is forbidden to exert force in one direction to prevent joint damage.
10, step by step method
Press the patient's sole with his foot, and the doctor presses the patient's sole rhythmically with his heel and toes in front of the sole. During the operation, the whole body weight should not be exerted on the patient, but should be exerted appropriately according to the needs. Suitable for a wide range of soles, especially the forefoot and toes.
Generally massage 1-3 times a day. If you persist for a long time, you can massage 1 time every day, which should be done after meals 1 hour, and it is appropriate to massage for 30-40 minutes each time. Massage can be done in the morning, at noon and before going to bed. For patients with severe heart disease, diabetes and nephropathy, the massage time should not exceed 10 minute.