Is it good to use a wooden roller to massage the soles of your feet?

In daily life, most people have the habit of massage. There are many professional massage shops in the city. Everyone likes to go to these shops for massage. However, office workers who are working hard in the workplace often do not have time for a special massage, so they often massage at home. Now there are many massage instruments on the market, especially some electric instruments are very convenient to use, especially wooden roller massagers are very popular. What are the benefits of using wooden rollers to massage the soles of the feet?

Is it good to use a wooden roller to massage the soles of your feet?

1. Promote blood circulation

Generally speaking, body temperature and blood circulation are closely related. When the body temperature is low, the blood circulation is also low, and when the body temperature rises, the blood circulation is also vigorous. Foot massage can improve blood circulation in the feet, increase skin temperature, thereby promoting blood circulation in the feet and throughout the body; it improves heart function and reduces heart load. Someone has done a test and found that if a healthy person massages his feet for 30 minutes, the blood flow in his whole body will increase by 10-13 times for women and 13-18 times for men. It can be seen that hot water foot therapy can smooth and improve blood circulation.

2. Promote metabolism

Foot massage promotes blood circulation in the feet and the whole body. Due to the increase in blood circulation, the secretion of various hormones by various endocrine glands is regulated, such as thyroid hormones secreted by the thyroid gland, adrenal hormones secreted by the adrenal glands, etc. These hormones can promote metabolism.

3. Eliminate fatigue

When the human body is very tired, poor blood circulation in the feet will occur, leading to the deposition of large amounts of metabolic end products, calcium salts, lactic acid microcrystals and other substances.

When an organ in the human body is malfunctioning or diseased, the blood circulation in the feet becomes poorer due to the influence of pathological reflexes, making it more likely for deposits to form. After a day of intense exercise, athletes have an average of 30 mg of lactic acid per kilogram of blood. After massaging their feet for 30 minutes, a blood test showed a decrease of about 5 mg. After a period of foot bathing, the lactic acid level in the blood decreased by about 20 mg, returning to the level when they almost do not feel tired. It can be seen that hot water foot therapy is the simplest and most effective way to eliminate physical fatigue.

4. Improve Sleep

The feet are rich in nerve endings and capillaries, and the feet have a gentle and good stimulating effect on the nerves and capillaries. This warm stimulation is reflected to the cerebral cortex, which has an inhibitory effect on the cerebral cortex, allowing the excited sympathetic nerves to smoothly convert into parasympathetic nerves. After the parasympathetic nerves are excited, people are in a state of quiet rest, which improves sleep and eliminates insomnia.

5. Health and beauty

Nourish and protect the brain. Through foot massage, the meridians and qi and blood can be regulated. At the same time, the blood vessels in the feet dilate and the blood volume increases, thereby speeding up blood flow to the head and replenishing the brain with sufficient oxygen and nutrients.

Can foot massage cure diseases?

1. Foot massage to prevent and treat cervical spondylosis

Cervical spondylosis, also known as cervical syndrome, is a disease caused by degenerative changes in the bones. Experts have found that massaging the reflex area of ​​the cervical spine on the soles of the feet can produce exciting therapeutic effects.

The force should be light at first and gradually increase until there is a slight pain. You can choose the massage time at your own time. It is best to do it once in the morning and once in the evening, each time for 10 to 30 minutes. After two weeks of persistence, unexpected results will be seen for patients with general cervical spondylosis.

2. Foot massage can cure insomnia

Every night before going to bed, sit cross-legged with the soles of your feet facing upwards. Then hold your breath, calm your mind and clear your mind of distracting thoughts. Use the thumbs of both hands to massage the "Yongquan acupoint" on the soles of both feet (the "Yongquan acupoint" is located in the depression on the front of the sole of the foot) hundreds of times, sometimes hard and sometimes lightly. After a period of time, sleep improves and you can sleep until dawn. Foot massage can relieve stress

Modern people are often in a state of tension and excitement, which causes the inhibitory function to be disordered, and neurosis, insomnia and forgetfulness come into being. If you can do a foot massage calmly before going to bed, your attention will be focused on the soles of your feet, which will inhibit the cerebral cortex. After a period of foot massage stimulation, excitement and inhibition will naturally transform, and the circulation will be normal and balanced. Eventually, you will sleep soundly at night, be energetic during the day, lead a regular life, and your internal organ disorders will be improved. Appetite is greatly increased, spirit is abundant, work efficiency is improved, and it seems to have the effect of eliminating all diseases and transforming oneself.

3. Foot massage can prevent cancer and detoxify

Scientific evidence shows that saliva has anti-cancer effects. Massaging the Yongquan point on the sole of the foot will cause saliva to flow out continuously. The patient can swallow it slowly in small sips, which is very beneficial to the body. In addition, drink a glass of cold water after the foot massage to detoxify. According to medical theory: foot massage promotes blood circulation. Drinking water not only replenishes water, but also enhances the excretion of waste and toxins. It improves kidney function, normalizes metabolism, and makes people appear light and normal.

4. Foot massage to prevent and treat vomiting in pregnant women

Some pregnant women experience persistent severe vomiting, and may even be unable to eat, suffer from general fatigue, noticeable weight loss, less urination, dry skin and mucous membranes, sunken eyeballs, etc. They must be treated promptly to avoid affecting the development of the mother and fetus. Foot massage therapy is very effective for this condition.