| There is nothing worse at the end of a long day | | | | feet, keeping in mind that you want to cover the |
| than to have tired aching feet. You spent all day | | | | entire foot from the tip of your toes to your |
| running around the office in your best 3-inch heels | | | | ankle. Stroke back and forth, adding more cream, |
| and your feet are screaming about the way you | | | | if necessary, to your hands to ensure that they |
| abused them. Why not treat yourself to a | | | | slide easily over the skin. |
| relaxing foot massage at the end of your busy | | | | Continue the back and forth motion of your |
| day-it will help you relax and you will feel much | | | | hands and start making small circles over the |
| better. Now, all you have to do is find the time to | | | | soles of your feet, over the ball of the foot, along |
| treat yourself. | | | | the slides and around the ankle. As you continue, |
| You can plan ahead and schedule a foot massage | | | | flex your toes and wiggle your ankles gentle. |
| at a local spa where you will be pampered by | | | | Use enough pressure to help the foot muscles |
| someone for about 30 minutes. The person giving | | | | relax, but not so much as to cause discomfort. |
| the massage should be someone who has been | | | | Your foot will begin to relax as you continue your |
| trained to give foot massages. Unfortunately, as | | | | massage. Work with your toes, gently sliding your |
| soon as they are done, you must put on your | | | | fingers between and around them. |
| shoes and go home. Or, you can take the | | | | Once you have completed your foot massage, |
| initiative and the time to give yourself a massage | | | | use a soft towel to remove any excess creams |
| in the comfort of your own home. | | | | and put on a pair of socks to help retain the |
| Begin by setting the mood. Put your favorite | | | | moisture on your feet. The socks will also keep |
| music on the CD player, light a few candles, and | | | | you from getting cream on your floors and |
| pour yourself a beverage. Find a comfortable chair | | | | carpets and may also help you avoid a slippery |
| or relaxing position. Start by soaking your feet in | | | | fall. |
| warm water for about 10 minutes in the bathtub | | | | There is no specific time for how long your foot |
| or in a large dishpan. Add your favorite bubble | | | | massage should take. You can spend 5 minutes or |
| bath or oil to the water-it will not only help your | | | | 30 minutes. The choice is yours-you can pay a |
| feet, but the aroma is soothing. Now, dry your | | | | professional to give you a foot massage or you |
| feet completely and apply your favorite body | | | | can give yourself one. The bottom line is that you |
| lotion, foot cream or oil to your hands. | | | | will be more relaxed and your feet will be |
| You can begin your massage anywhere on your | | | | pampered and ready for another hectic day. |