At Home Self-Foot Massage Technique

Here are some simple step-by-step instructions to get started on the journey to better feet health:

1. Find somewhere comfortable to relax.

You'll want to have easy access to your feet when you're self-massaging. So, find a position that feels comfortable for you. Many people enjoy sitting with one leg crossed over their opposite thigh to easily access their foot.

After getting comfortable, apply massage oil or lotion from the foot up to the ankle.

2. Start with gentle strokes.

Starting at your heel and moving up to the toes, use your thumbs to gently rub your foot. Many people enjoy using circular or side-to-side motions here.

Make your way across the foot for a few minutes, taking time to focus on parts that need it most. If you find that an area of your foot is very tender, you can work around that section instead of directly on it.

3. Use your knuckles to work out muscle tension.

You can use your knuckles to deeply work through the muscle tension in the bottom of the foot. Holding your foot in place with one hand, use your opposite hand's knuckles to knead in a circular motion at medium pressure.

4. Don't forget your toes!

Be sure not to overlook your toes. Apply pressure to each toe in a squeezing motion. Then, use your hand to lift and stretch each toe.

5. Use your thumbs to release tension in the arch.

After stretching your toes, spend some time working on the arch of your foot.

Use your thumbs in a circular motion at a pressure that feels most comfortable to you. Alternatively, you can use the twist technique, where you use both hands to rub each side of your foot in a gentle, twisting motion.

6. Apply pressure lengthwise, from heel to toe.

Using your thumb, apply pressure at the base of your heel and glide up to the top of your foot. This helps warm up the tissue surrounding the heel and break up tension along the muscles in the middle of the feet.