For those who do not wish or do not wish to perform the fine art of foot massage by hand, there is the foot massager. Such massagers range from those that need some manual (hand-held) involvement to completely hands-free foot massage machines. There should be a foot massager that fits all budgets, depending on how much or how little involvement you want when performing the massage. There are also wonderful FREE options, or some that cost very little, yet get the job done very well. These are the central theme of this article.

There is an excellent option for a free foot massage depending on where you live. Foot massage trails can be found in many East Asian countries; These are footpaths paved with protruding stones of various sizes and textures. These paths are often accompanied by a sign illustrating the various acupuncture / reflexology points on the foot. If you are lucky enough to have access to such a path, you can get a great foot massage for free just by walking on the stones. It may also be possible to walk barefoot on various terrains, such as a river bed or whatever has access to where you live. It can be quite tortuous at first to walk on a more challenging path (steep and / or bumpy). I know from experience. My advice is to take it at your own pace and be aware of the sensations you are experiencing. The discomfort you experience for the first time will give way to something much more pleasant as you relax and let gravity massage your feet with its own body weight. Today, I really enjoy walking the stone path and I can feel the stress leaving my body. In fact, it is quite effective. Not only do you get a massage, the stones under your feet also promote correct posture because it is much easier for you to walk the trail when your weight is well distributed. The massage route works in a very interesting way.

There is a home version of this massage that lacks the fresh air and outside atmosphere of the massage route, but it is a good option for those who prefer to have something that they can use comfortably in their own home. These are the floor-sitting foot massagers that work by simply stepping on them. In Japan, homes often have a bamboo half cylinder that is stepped on to put pressure on different parts of the feet. This is a simple, convenient, and effective way to massage your feet. In this way a wide variety of objects can be used. You can use some kind of ball, a pineapple, firewood, a log cut in half; almost anything can be used for this purpose. There are also store-bought items that work the same way; They are usually frames equipped with rollers on which you pass your feet. I tried one with some kind of pointy rollers, it was heaven for my feet! I prefer these products to have sharper surfaces as this seems to help identify areas of the foot that need attention. These are very good investments to get a great foot massage. They have the added benefit of not needing an external power supply and are less likely to break down or need replacement, as long as you don’t abuse them. I feel like this, along with the massage route, are the best ways to self-administer a foot massage, as you let gravity and your body weight do all the work.

Another low-budget option is to use some type of object as an extension of the hand to apply pressure. For example, you may want to use a club shaped stick to hit points on your feet (I mean it). A doctor who practices tuina (a form of Chinese massage that adheres to the principles of traditional Chinese medicine) recommended hitting the kidney point many times (something like 100 times on each foot) to maintain health and longevity. . I have my doubts as to whether this works or not, but sometimes it feels good to touch the soles of my feet. Obviously, you don’t want to overdo it.