Pressure on the soles of the foot
The pressure on the soles of the feet or massage is also essential for the health of the feet and the body. Both feet are exposed throughout the day to fatigue and stress. , And this contributes to the overall comfort of the body, and reduces stress and pressure resulting from contact with the foot and friction with the ground.
Methods of pressing the soles of the foot
The treatment of the soles of the foot depends on massage and pressure on specific areas of the foot. The treatment originated in ancient Chinese medicine. It was developed by the American physician William Fitzgerald during the early 20th century. Fitzgerald adopted a footprint, In the body, the big finger of the foot is connected to the head and brain mass areas, so the head aches can be relieved by applying a certain therapeutic method to the big finger, and it applies to different organs of the body.
Benefits of squeezing the soles of the foot
- Stimulate blood circulation: The massage of the soles of the foot effectively facilitates the flow of blood to the area of the feet, and through this process activate the blood circulation of the heart.
- Get energy and warmth: Revitalizing the blood circulation in the feet will warm them up, especially in cold times as heating the limbs means stretching the whole body with heat.
- Contribute to the relaxation of the body: The area of the soles of the feet is one of the important nerve points in the body, and its massage often contributes to full relaxation, removing the accumulated nerve loads in the soles of the foot, and thus a sense of comfort and recovery.
- Treatment of swelling of the feet: So as to get rid of the feeling of weight of feet and a sense of comfort.
General methods of foot care
- Moisturize the feet daily.
- Dry the feet well after washing them.
- They are peeled off with a natural or medical peel twice a week.
- Wear comfortable shoes, avoid narrow shoes, for fear of any inflammation, also must adopt shoes with wide heels.
- Treatment of any health problem or disease that affects the feet, such as: problems of nails, or cracks of the skin, or fungal infections.
- Wash the feet while bathing with water, soap, and a bath towel, and pass it between the fingers.
- Ventilating the shoes on a daily basis, and not wearing the same socks every day, for fear of foot fungi.
- Trim the toe nails in a straight way to avoid entering the skin.
- Walking away from time to time, this will provide relaxation and comfort to the feet, such as walking at home, in the outdoor garden, in natural parks, or on gravel paths.