Massage your feet with a massager at home. Video

Conventionally, foot massagers can be divided into two types:

• manual
• auto

The first option is a small product with a handle, which has a number of replaceable attachments. Typically, these attachments are various wheels or teeth. The principle of operation of such a massager is quite simple – they just need to drive on the soles of the feet. As a result, the effect is achieved as if you were walking along the sea coast with a pebble base.

One type of hand massager is a wooden device called an abacus. It is a wooden square or rectangular base, inside which there are two plates with massaging elements

Hand-held massagers are used in any situation, with almost no restrictions. The only thing that you should not use it if pustules or other lesions of the skin of the feet appear on the legs. But if the skin on the legs has become thinner or there is a risk of cracks in the heels, you can use the massager. But with great care. These devices are especially good for those who need to work out their legs after any operations. Or those people who spend quite a long time in front of the computer with little or no movement.

Caring for hand massagers is quite simple, you just have to regularly wipe them with a damp cloth. If the massager is not made of wood, it is recommended to clean it with a cloth or sponge dipped in a disinfectant solution.

The automatic ones make it possible for a wider and more complex application. With such devices it is possible to perform compression, roller and vibration massage of the legs, and not necessarily just the feet. It is quite possible to massage the legs along the entire length. Automatic massagers are usually powered from an electrical outlet. In addition, they have a number of pre-programmed functions that make the massage more useful and enjoyable. In addition, working with an automatic device, you can easily adjust the intensity of movements, their duration, as well as the type of impact, which is excluded in a situation with manual options.

Compression versions of devices of this kind usually consist of air cushions, of which there can be from 5 to 12 pieces. The principle of operation is simple: the pillows are inflated in turn, squeezing certain parts of the legs, thereby affecting them. Sometimes models of this type even have a heating function, which makes the massage process even more comfortable and enjoyable.

Vibration models are optimal in cases where it is necessary to quickly relieve tension from the legs. Moreover, acting on the legs, they contribute to an increase in vitality throughout the body. When using such devices, blood circulation improves, muscles are noticeably toned. Often, special foot baths are used as a vibration massager. They represent a deep container with a ribbed surface, a roller massager in the middle and holes for air passage. During the procedures in the bath, you can turn on the device, and the bath vibrates, and air will intensively come out of the holes in the form of bubbles. These bubbles, according to experts, provide a powerful relaxing effect.

Read the instructions for your bath carefully. Indeed, quite often such devices can work not only when filled with water, but also when dry. Air bubbles without water will have the same effect as those in water.

Roller versions of massagers can move independently, you just have to change the speed of their rotation to a more comfortable one, as well as select a suitable program.

Often in expensive models, you can find a combination of several types of massagers at once. Regular use of such devices helps to strengthen muscles, blood vessels, ligaments, and is also an excellent prevention of arthrosis. At the same time, foot massage improves health, normalizes sleep and increases immunity.

Contraindications include tumors, various venous diseases, acute and chronic infections, especially if the symptoms are pronounced. In addition, you should not use massage with automatic devices at elevated temperatures (this is due to the fact that automatic devices heat up during operation, and thermal procedures against a background of elevated temperatures are a blow to health), people with diabetes, as well as those with who has atrophy of nerve endings (there is a chance of getting a burn). And, of course, it is better if it is a device for individual use.

The creation of the correct psychological mood is very important not only when carrying out a complex massage procedure, but also for massaging the legs with the help of a massager. According to the reviews of the ladies who have gone through this procedure, everything is perceived much more beneficially if the preparation for the procedure is properly followed, the effect is more noticeable and more pronounced, the state of health is much better, the legs are more rested.

Massage must be carried out in an atmosphere of coziness and comfort. Therefore, you should first turn off your phone so that nothing distracts you. Remember that you are not only a patient, but also a massage therapist (albeit with a device).

The room must be warm, no drafts are allowed. Also, remember that during a massage, a person’s body temperature tends to drop slightly, so prepare a blanket or blanket in advance in case you get cold. Various attributes of massage rooms, such as dim lights, aroma lamps, flowers, etc., are at your discretion. If you are more comfortable with all of this, please use. Naturally, your feet must be thoroughly washed before the procedure.

In case you are using a manual massager, pre-heat the muscles. To do this, take the oil for massage (it should be slightly warmed up) and apply it to the skin with firm, but gentle movements, rubbing lightly. Rub your legs back and forth, left and right, and stretch your toes. After warming up, the legs will be better able to perceive the subsequent massage, and the effect will be more noticeable.

Usually two legs are warming up at once. Then one is placed under a towel or napkin so that the muscles do not cool down, and they begin to work on the other leg.