By the end of the day, our feet often scream for some attention after all they are put through — strenuous gym workout, long working hours, constantly being on the move, towering high heels and what not!
Many a time foot aches due to imbalance of pressure on the feet or putting too much pressure on the feet. This can also affect the quality of sleep therefore you need to pamper your ignored feet to feel rejuvenated and fresh. Follow these 3 easy lesser known tips to pamper the feet and to give them all he attention they deserve:
#1 Foot Reflexology
Get a reflexology foot massage done by professionals. Doing so will relax your feet and loosen the tension in them. Many of us do not pay attention to this method of foot relaxation. This is the method of application of appropriate pressure to specific points and areas on the feet. Reflexologists believe that these areas and reflex points correspond to different body organs and systems, and that pressing them has a beneficial effect on the organs and person's general health.
#2 Roll Your Feet
A fun way to ease the pain from aching feet is to roll a tennis ball or a rolling pin, or even a plastic cold drink bottle under your feet in a back and forth motion. Doing this will provide a good massage of sorts for the soles of your feet and tends to increase flexibility in joints and muscles. In fact it's a tip yoga instructors have shared with the who's who of Hollywood.
#3 Soak Your Feet
This is the easiest method. After a long exhausting day, soak your feet in a tub of warm water with some epsom salts or normal salts for relief. This method is sure to provide the needed relief and you can actually feel the foot getting relaxed and pain going away.