| For those out there who think a neck or body | | | | should follow the same path back to the toes. The |
| massage is the best way to soothe an aching and | | | | strokes should be slow and firm, with less pressure |
| tired body, they should try a foot massage. Once in | | | | on the toes. This should be repeated about five |
| a while, we need to pamper our feet like we pamper | | | | times. |
| our bodies. You can ask a friend to give you a foot | | | | Next they cup the heel of your foot. With the free |
| massage, or even give one to a friend. | | | | hand, the masseuse needs to rotate the foot gently, |
| To begin, you need to clean your feet. To do this, | | | | first in an anticlockwise motion, then clockwise. This |
| you can soak your feet in Epsom salts, lavender or | | | | should be repeated about four times. It helps relax |
| peppermint for about ten minutes. After this, you | | | | and de-stress aching feet and ankle joints. The next |
| should dry them completely and pay attention to the | | | | area to work on is the soles of the feet. This starts |
| area in between your toes. As the feet dry, you can | | | | at the base of the big toe, working their way to the |
| apply a soothing oil or lotion. | | | | other toes and then to the balls of your feet. One |
| To begin your foot massage, the masseuse will take | | | | should be careful when doing the massage, because |
| one foot and massage the top of the foot using | | | | you don't want to leave there with a foot injury. The |
| their thumbs. They should start with slow firm | | | | massage should be gentle but firm. Once all areas |
| stroking motions working their way from the toes to | | | | have been worked on, your feet will have calmed |
| your ankles. When they get close to the ankles, they | | | | down and you will feel generally relaxed. |