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12 FOOT MASSAGE TECHNIQUES

5.Heel Squeeze
Heel squeezes may help relieve tension at the back of the foot. To use this technique:

hold the top of the foot in one hand
hold the back of the heel in the other
repeatedly squeeze and release the back of the heel
6. Knuckle or fist work

Knuckle or fist work is a way to massage the bottom of the foot. To use this technique:

hold the back of the foot with one hand
hold a knuckle or full fist on the other hand against the bottom of the foot
use the knuckle or fist to knead the bottom of the foot, using moderate pressure
repeat this motion, working down the ball of the foot to the heel
7. Thumb work
Thumb work is another foot massage technique that a person can practice on the bottom of the foot. To use this technique:

hold the foot with one hand on either side
place the fingers on the top of the foot
place the thumbs under each foot, on the toe pads
use the thumbs to stroke down each toe, using moderate pressure
move to the ball of the foot, repeating the downward stroke motion with the thumbs
repeat this motion in the arch of the feet and the heel
continue for as long as it is enjoyable