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Foot Massage

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Shivani Shourie, MBBS, PG-DHA, PG-DMLS, DHI on Jun 06, 2016


What is Foot Massage?

Be kind to your feet that bear your body weight and helps you move around all day. Years of wear and tear can be hard on them. It is important to practice good foot care and maintain proper blood circulation in them. Pamper your feet with a massage to help relax the muscles, regulate blood flow and reduce stress.


A foot massage involves working on the feet with pressure, either manually or with mechanical aids to promote relaxation and health. A professional foot massage from a spa can be a treat, but a do-it-yourself self-massage or simply a rubdown of your feet can also ease pain and help you relax.

What are the Types of Foot Massage?


Techniques Involved in Foot Massage

Foot massages generally involve acts like rubbing, pressing, stroking and manipulating muscles in a specific manner using fingers. However, there are different kinds of techniques followed such as:


Benefits of Foot Massage

People from various cultures throughout the world have been practicing foot massages for centuries in order to promote health and wellness. Foot massage is beneficial to both physical and mental health. Here is a list of the most important benefits of foot massage:

Health Tips

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