Foot Massage Instructions

Overview

The study of foot massage is called reflexology. Putting pressure on and touching feet in a certain way can aid in relaxation. Feet are inside shoes most of the day and receive an enormous amount of stress from walking and running. Restricted circulation and blood flow is common. Giving a foot massage is an ideal way to relieve stress and promote blood flow.

Step 1

Wash feet in warm water. Add soap and use wet washcloth to clean. Prop feet on a stool covered with a towel and dry. Have a variety of lotions and oils available to use during the massage.

Step 2

Apply pressure to the top of the foot. Work from the toes to the ankle using the thumbs as pressure. Apply circular motion to the foot---use more pressure the closer to the ankle the massage is. Once at the ankle, work back to the toes. Repeat the same technique on the bottom of the foot.

Step 3

Hold the foot up with two hands. Hold the heel of the foot with one hand and rotate the ankle with the other hand. Rotate each foot clockwise and then counter clockwise four times.

Step 4

Hold the foot with two hands. Use the thumb to slowly massage the sole of the foot. Work upwards to the toes and work along each toe area.

Step 5

Divide the foot visually into sections about the size of a thumbnail. Walk fingers over each "square" in the grid applying pressure horizontally.