Everyday activities, the comings and goings, the amount of time we spend standing or sitting and even the type of shoes we wear can cause our legs to feel sore and tired. To counteract this sensation, there is nothing better than taking a refreshing bath and applying our body cream with a relaxing massage to promote blood circulation and improve the general appearance of the skin:
The following methods can be used to achieve this:
Kneading: with both hands, just as you would knead dough in the kitchen. Gently press upwards from the ankles towards the groin area to facilitate the return of blood to the heart.
Roller: this technique consists of using the fist of the closed hand to press the skin. This is very useful, for example, in the outer leg area (popularly known as “jodhpurs”).
Tapping: with the edge of the hands, small consecutive and rapid strokes are made. It is very practical for the calf area.
Pressure: this method is particularly pleasurable on the soles of the feet. s. It consists of gradually pressing the soles of the feet with the fingertips, from the heel to the tip of each foot.
By following these tips we will be able to reactivate blood and lymphatic circulation and feel much more relaxed.