Stress Management-Part 4

Foot Massage with Pinky Ball

Foot massaaaahhhge: 
Have you been on your feet a lot? Definitely don’t underestimate the benefit of a good foot massage. For this you will want a ball. I prefer a tennis ball or a pinky ball. These have a little give and are still pretty firm. If the ball is too firm, like a golf ball or a baseball, it can really hurt and there is really not a lot of benefit or need in  that. Make it feel good.   

• Standing or sitting.
• Place the ball on the ground and put your foot on top of it.
• Roll it under the foot from the base of the toes all the way to the heel.
• You can do long strokes, short strokes, circular patterns or just hold steady pressure in one spot. Whatever feels good.
• Don’t forget to try it on the other foot who is waiting patiently.​

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Bonus foot massage option: If reaching your feet with your hands is at all an option, they will love your tender touch!

• Start with moving each individual toe in a circle, clockwise and counterclockwise.
• Bend each toe forward and backward.
• Give each toe a little pull.
• Grasp both sides of your foot and gently twist the foot back and forth.

Squeeze

Wring

Back massage:    

• Lie on the floor (rug or Yoga mat)
• Take 2 balls and massage your back.
• Place one ball under each buttock. Wiggle your hips/pelvis to find the spots that feel sore.
• Move the balls up under your low back. One on either side of the spine. Again, move the body over the balls to adjust the location and pressure.
• Continue all the way up to the shoulder blades.

    
Are you starting to feel like putty and ready for bed? Sleep well and feel free to do this all again tomorrow!
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Be safe, Stay well, breathe and stretch,
Shannon