Foot Massage Laguna Niguel CA

DIFFERENT TYPE' S: Not everyone enjoys the same kind of body massage, and the same holds true with Foot Massages. There are simple barefoot massages, where an expert massages the muscles and tendons of the foot. In this process, the masseur has usually been trained to watch a client's facial reactions to know what is working, and they usually asks the customer for feedback, as well. Scented oils or lotions are often used, but with so many people sensitive to smell, the client is usually asked about aromatherapy or scented products before the massage therapist begins.

Some massage techniques are over 5,000 years old, like the Chinese method of foot massage that is based on reflexology. This is a practice where the therapist users their fingers and hands and will apply pressure to specific trigger points found in the foot which control inner organs. The Thai foot massage also uses reflexology like the Chinese massage, however the pressure points will be manipulated and pressed with a stick as well as cream or lotion, instead of using hands and fingers.

Because the Chinese had not recorded this speciality of theirs, the knowledge came close to being lost for good. However, when Western countries started becoming more connected with Chinese methods and up to approximately 1912, they started to acquire this knowledge, then in 1913 there came an American doctor who started to write about it. The result of this was that other American doctors started to follow in this path and in 1938 there was a physical therapist by the name of Eunice Ingham who further refined the process and recorded its details, forming the framework of this field that is in use today.

BENEFITS: There are certainly a great many benefits that foot massage can offer, including improved circulation as well as cleansing the body of toxins. As blood circulates in the body it provides nutrients and oxygen to the various systems. Since stress causes the blood flow to slow down, the distribution of oxygen and nutrients is also slowed which means blood pressure rises. Getting a healthy foot massage can help restore the flow of the lymph system, improve blood flow and reduce blood pressure. This results in greater improvements to the health of both the mind and body.

CONSIDERATIONS: Since pressure points on the feet affect one's organs, it is important to go to a licensed massage therapist. This assures the patient that the massage will be managed correctly. One can be given every day, but total time for both feet in one day should not be more than 45 minutes.

People who are bleeding, such as women currently menstruating, should not have a reflexology foot massage as it can affect blood flow. A pregnant woman should needs to alert the massage therapist to her condition so that they can avoid the reproductive organs, which could cause contractions to start if they are stimulated. As with all kinds of massages, it is very important to drink plenty of water after a massage to eliminate toxins that the massage has released.

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS: There is another option that some people like to use and that is a foot massage unit that has been scientifically designed for home use. These products are available in a wide range of different prices and are often effective in helping people find relief. The different types of equipment offer different things, for example, some vibrate, some pulse and some even have heated water that bubbles. There are even slippers that vibrate; some come with a heating mechanism that can be an effective treatment for some people. Regardless of the type of foot massage, it can be very therapeutic; it has the ability to eliminate toxins, lower blood pressure and restore a feeling of calm.