Tips for Giving Yourself a Leg Massage



Posted: Friday, January 29, 2010

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After a stressful day, it is nice to be able to sit or lay and relax. If you have been on your feet all day, your leg and feet muscles are tired and overworked. If you have been exercising with great frequency or exertion, all of your muscles are tight and sore. A relaxing leg massage may be just what you need to loosen up and get your muscles back into working order.

You do not however, have to pay a licensed massage therapist in order to feel better. You can give yourself a massage focused on your legs and feet. It simply takes a few minutes and knowledge of some key pressure points in order to feel rejuvenated and refreshed.

Here are some easy step by step instructions to get a relaxing leg massage:

1.  Follow the contour of your leg with both hands. Be sure to apply equal pressure, with one hand on the outside of the leg and the other on the inside. Begin with the foot and work your way up to your thigh. Take note of tender spots and work those muscles with care. Repeat this motion several times, at least five.

2.  While massaging your thigh, pay close attention to the large muscle group. Knead the muscles with care. This motion will help to get blood circulating to this area of the leg so that the tired muscles can heal.

3.  Alternating hands, firmly stroke the thigh beginning with just above the knee.

4.   With a clenched fist in both hands, use your knuckles to massage your upper thigh. If you have been sitting for a long period of time, this will help to circulate blood flow and make your legs feel rested.

5.  The entire area of the knee can also be massaged along with your leg massage. Gently with your fingertips, massage your knee in a small circular motion.

6.  With both hands, tighten your calf muscle away from the leg bone and release. Do this same motion repeatedly until it feels relaxed and loose.

You may want to incorporate a massage ball or other tool to apply even more pressure. Be sure to listen to your body when giving yourself a leg massage.

If you are too tired to give yourself a good leg massage, do not worry. You can use an air leg massager to enjoy the same benefits of an expensive massage. Check out this fantastic cheap device that you can use in the privacy of your own home: http://www.airlegmassager.com

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