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Almost everyone aspires to get
his or her feet pampered at one point. It not only
helps to relax the muscles of the body, but also
improves blood supply to various tissues of the
body. Today, various companies are coming up to help
individuals relax their bodies by allowing them
fully indulge their senses. Some are creative enough
to play selected soundtracks of different genres to
provide the most soothing environment for their
clients and help them unwind, relax, rest, and
recharge. It certainly suits those who have had a
rough day at work, strenuous exercises at the gym,
or maybe those preparing for a major challenge such
as an upcoming race or tournament.
Whether you are staying in the
East, West, North, or South of Singapore, you may
need a place to alleviate your sore feet or just
restore your body’s well-being. Foot massage is
ideal especially for older people as their bones,
muscles, and joints are getting weaker by the day.
It not only takes care of their physical well-being,
but also mental and spiritual. There are plenty of
books available in the market, trying to highlight
the benefits of foot massage, especially for older
people.
For centuries, many cultures
have practiced foot massage to promote health and
the general well-being. In the modern world today,
massage is practiced widely as it complements
pain-relieving drugs and is considered an
alternative medicine. Millions use it to boost the
general health, rehabilitate injuries, and reduce
stress and anxiety, besides relieving pain.
A common practice known as foot
reflexology massage, often practiced by many,
involves applying some amount of pressure to
specific points of the foot to create effects on
various parts of the body. Therefore, whether you
create time for a self-massage, or book an
appointment with a qualified reflexologist, it is
not only your feet that will profit from the
exercise; various parts of your body will also reap
the benefits.
To alleviate anxiety and create
a deeper sense of relaxation, massaging your feet is
perhaps the best way to go. For instance, the
solar plexus – an important point located on both
feet – is a little warehouse in your body storing
all your stress. However, when the solar plexus is
pressed on, the act releases stress, creating a
renewed body.
Blood, which circulates through
the body, is responsible for transportation of
oxygen and nutrition to various cells of the body.
It is also responsible for cleansing and eliminating
wastes and other forms of toxins from the body.
However, with the presence of stress, the flow of
blood becomes limited. Therefore, prompting the need
for a foot massage, which reduces stress and allows
blood circulation to flow unimpeded.
Through a process known as
homeostasis, the systems of the body work in harmony
with one another to ensure a state of balance. To
obtain good health, a relaxing foot massage can be
used to encourage homeostasis. Besides, it is
restorative, giving the receiver energy when the
foot is palpated. It is also very effective in
releasing any form of blockages that may be holding
back energy that should otherwise be flowing freely
throughout the body.
Chinese medicine would attest
that most sensory nerves of the internal organs are
found in the feet. As a result, qualified
reflexologists will use the feet as a detailed
roadmap to the body to treat various body ailments
using foot massage and applying pressure on meridian
points representing specific organs of the body.
Apart from relaxation and
healing, stimulation of reflexes through foot
massage offers protection against several diseases
commonly caused by stress. Moreover, it can set the
pace for a romantic evening when offered by your
partner. Rubbing the feet is not only sensual and
relaxing, but also nurturing and a great way to show
your partner you are sensitive, loving, and caring.
This unique, relaxing procedure leaves the body and
its leg muscles in tone.
The concentration of points in
the foot relates to the spine; therefore,
stimulation of these points can bring about
alleviation of pain in the back and generally ease
the body. As an elder Singapore resident, it is
advisable to visit a foot massage professional with
experience in handling older people to experience
modern reflexology for a thorough foot massage to
stimulate the feet in a way that will be of great
benefit to the whole body and mind.
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