After a long day of being at work, getting a foot massage is a great way to unwind. Foot massages aren’t just a way to pamper someone and show love but it also has many health benefits that not so many people know about.
Bright Side presents you with the amazing benefits of getting a foot massage. The last benefit may seem more like magic than a health benefit — be sure to read until the very end to learn more!
Daily foot massages can alleviate the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome and menopause including tension, insomnia, headaches, and mood swings. The point to massage is located in the arch of the inside of the foot, a thumb-width from the ball of the foot.
In a study spearheaded by scientists from Michigan State University, it was found that foot massages helped cancer patients find relief from not only pain and nausea but also from other symptoms associated with the treatment like shortness of breath and low energy levels.
People suffering from multiple sclerosis may experience several problems including double vision, blindness in one eye, muscle weakness, trouble with sensation, trouble with coordination and crippling fatigue. Foot reflexology-based massage provides relief from the crippling fatigue and also helps in alleviating motor, sensory and urinary symptoms in MS patients.
