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]]>Any skin-safe oil will do; you can try oils like coconut, olive, or almond to start. Just be sure not to use anything you may have any allergy to. If you prefer not to use oil, foot cream or lotion will do. You just may need to add more from time to time. You may also want to wash your feet beforehand to avoid getting your hands dirty.
Begin by pouring a small amount of oil (about a teaspoon) into your hand. First, apply the oil in an upward motion along the length of the calf and then onto your foot. Use your thumbs to gently knead your calf from your ankle to your knee. Then use your thumbs to draw circles around your ankle and continue downward toward your heel. You can use your knuckles or the palm of your hand to massage the sole of the foot, spending a little extra time on any knots you may find. Finish up by gently massaging your toes one at a time before moving to the other foot.
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]]>This traditional Chinese medicine technique involves scarping the skin with a roller to increase blood flow to the soft tissues closer to the skin’s surface. This warms the tissue up and decreases pain.
Percussion massagers emit bursts of pressure through the attachment heads to improve circulation and blood glow. They also dull muscle discomfort and pain.
Foam rolling releases muscle tension and boosts blood flow and circulation, while improving mobility. Foam rolling can lower delayed-onset muscle soreness that happens between 12-24 hours after a workout.
Tennis balls, lacrosse balls, and golf balls are all great tools for releasing tension and they target smaller harder to reach spots.
Relax your muscles with a hot Epsom salt bath and soak for at least 15 minutes.
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]]>Any skin-safe oil will do; you can try oils like coconut, olive, or almond to start. Just be sure not to use anything you may have any allergy to. If you prefer not to use oil, foot cream or lotion will do. You just may need to add more from time to time. You may also want to wash your feet beforehand to avoid getting your hands dirty.
Begin by pouring a small amount of oil (about a teaspoon) into your hand. First, apply the oil in an upward motion along the length of the calf and then onto your foot. Use your thumbs to gently knead your calf from your ankle to your knee. Then use your thumbs to draw circles around your ankle and continue downward toward your heel. You can use your knuckles or the palm of your hand to massage the sole of the foot, spending a little extra time on any knots you may find. Finish up by gently massaging your toes one at a time before moving to the other foot.
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]]>The post Self-Massage Alternatives For Relieving Aches and Pains appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.
]]>This traditional Chinese medicine technique involves scarping the skin with a roller to increase blood flow to the soft tissues closer to the skin’s surface. This warms the tissue up and decreases pain.
Percussion massagers emit bursts of pressure through the attachment heads to improve circulation and blood glow. They also dull muscle discomfort and pain.
Foam rolling releases muscle tension and boosts blood flow and circulation, while improving mobility. Foam rolling can lower delayed-onset muscle soreness that happens between 12-24 hours after a workout.
Tennis balls, lacrosse balls, and golf balls are all great tools for releasing tension and they target smaller harder to reach spots.
Relax your muscles with a hot Epsom salt bath and soak for at least 15 minutes.
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