3. Ball of Foot Relief Techniques
Wearing heels causes the ball of the foot to endure most of the pressure, hence this area is rather important for massage treatment.Using your thumbs, start with soft circular strokes and progressively apply pressure working from the base of the toes toward the arch.Focus especially on the metatarsal area, where most pain connected to high heels origin.Working in small circular motions and conscious of your pressure level, use your knuckles to do deep tissue massage in this area.This approach increases blood flow to the plantar fascia and releases tension in it.Stretching motions by gently dragging each toe back and forth help extend tight tissues and provide flexibility to the front part of the foot.
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