Haveback painthat doesnt let you sleep?
A tennis ball has your back, literally.
Need some relief from knots and muscle aches while traveling?
Dont forget topack a tennis ball in your carry-on.
Add in the relaxation component of tennis ball foot massages, and youre in for a real treat.
And, more good news: Using a tennis ball to massage your feet also helps withback pain.
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Dr. Thuroff explains there are acupressure and reflexology points on the feet that represent the back.
This is how they are connected.
In other words, its all connected.
Meaning dont overdo it with pressure, as that can make things worse, which isnt the goal.
Also, dont forget to breathe.
Sit in a chair, keeping your back straight and the tennis ball on the ground.
Specifically, Dr. Perkins recommends rolling the ball on areas of concern as needed.
Its Amazing How Its All Connected.
Find the tender spot on the big toe side, closer to the arch, she says.
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This point may be especially helpful forplantar fasciitis.
Trigger point massage
Toreallyget the areas that are causing discomfort, Dr. Perkins recommends a trigger point foot massage.
Sit in a chair with the tennis ball underneath your foot.
Toe stretch
you might also use a tennis ball to give your toes a good stretch.
Then slowly lean towards the wall, gently adding pressure to your toes against the tennis ball.
Hold for a few seconds, then release and repeat as needed.
Then squeeze your feet together around the tennis ball for 3-5 seconds.
verify you are breathing in while squeezing and exhaling while releasing, she says.
Tennis ball foot massage precautions
Tennis ball foot massages are not recommended for everyone.
And also, be cautious during early pregnancy.
As always, when in doubt, check with your medical provider before trying new massage techniques.
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