TENNIS BALL MASSAGE FOR BACK AND FOOT PAIN

Having a foot pain from wearing high heels or standing all day? Try a tennis ball massage for quick relief. Massage therapists know this little secret. There are nerve roots that originate in the lower back and branch out until they reach the feet.

A simple massage with a tennis ball can help release tension, improve circulation, strengthen the feet, and help loosen foot ligaments, reducing the likelihood of injury. This massage can also help relieve back pain as there are acupressure and reflexology points on the feet that represent the back.

To stimulate and loosen tight muscles and tendons in your foot, all you need to do is roll a tennis ball under the foot. Doing this also helps to loosen tight back muscles and hamstrings, and reduces back pain.

(Caution: Not for inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis or gout, feet infections, and acute foot injuries; or for pregnant women)