The Perfect Foot Massage - Technique Is Everything

It doesn't matter if you're a man or woman, there are few things more relaxing than a great foot massage after a hard day.

Unfortunately, most people have no idea of the proper techniques that make for the ideal massage. Generally, an amateur foot massage consists or rubbing the spots that hurts most until it seemingly feels better. The result is the pain returns once the massage stops, leaving the person getting the massage thinking that maybe a massage isn't really the answer. We'll try and take care of that problem here. If you've ever wanted to give your spouse a fantastic foot massage, there's a right way and a wrong way to do it. Get it right, and you'll be his or her hero for life.

Step one is to simply clean the feet well. The best way to do this is by soaking the feet in Epsom salts before drying them fully. While for hygiene purposes this seems like a no brainer, it also serves another purpose. It serves as the first step in the stress relief process.

After the feet are dry, it's probably a good idea to use some form of massage cream or oil. It's even more important if you are massaging dry or damaged feet. Start the massage by working the cream into the foot with a gentle and light rubbing motion around the whole foot. Once the oil or cream has been worked in, it's not time to go much deeper with your foot massage. You want to use long strokes at this point as you work your fingers into the muscles and bones for greater effectiveness.

You want to work one portion of the foot at a time. Start with the top of the feet before moving on to the soles and finally the toes. In this way you can be sure everything has been massaged.

Finally, finish your foot massage by giving the foot a final stretch by twisting it in all directions. This will be the conclusion of a great massage. Just be careful not to get too good or you'll likely be giving a foot massage every night.