Massage for hallux valgus is a simple manipulation technique that aims to have a reflex effect on the cervical and lumbar spine (depending on the severity of the pathology), as well as on the legs and feet in order to treat and prevent the disease.
Massage for Hallux Valgus is performed carefully, without unnecessary physical effort, because the foot has anatomical characteristics.It can be either a general strengthening or directly in its influence directly on the deformation zone.
Preparation
Before starting the massage for hallux valgus, it is necessary to make preliminary preparations for the manipulation, which consists of several stages.
For adults this is:
- Steam your feet in hot water infused with a herbal blend of sage, pine needle extract, chamomile and oak bark.Medicinal components of plants easily penetrate the heated dermis and have an anti-inflammatory and tonic effect.
- Applying an emollient containing shark oil or bay oil to the area of the feet and big toes, which can warm and nourish the deep layers of the dermis.
For children with anatomical pathology:
- light rubbing with the palms, and then more intensively (with the ribs of the palms) of the cervical spine, the lower part of the back;
- warming the skin and muscles of the thighs, legs and feet with light circular movements to make them more flexible for the main massage.
After the manipulations, the massage procedures will be pleasant, painless and more effective.
Technique
Despite the general techniques - caressing, rubbing, tapping, pressing, massage for foot valgus in children differs from procedures for adults.
For children, experts advise to start with the neck and back;for adults, all manipulations are aimed at the area around the lump, which is characteristic of the pathology (but not at the growth itself), as well as at the feet.
In adults
Hallux valgus massage is performed independently as follows:
- the area around the protruding joint is treated with circular movements of varying intensity;
- the pad of the thumb is heated, small turns of the wrist to the sides are added;
- With strong grasping and pressing movements, the joint of each finger is felt and carefully pressed.
This is followed by a non-contact massage, you need:
- wiggle your toes up and down;
- make a fan - fingers diverge to the side and join;
- grab a small ball with your toes and move it to the side;
- Place your feet on the needle roller and turn it with light pressure.
These exercises, thanks to increased blood flow, relieve inflammation and pain from deformed joints and help strengthen muscles.
In children
Massage for children with foot curvatures is performed with great care and only in a lying position to avoid additional stress on the musculoskeletal system:
- The child is placed on the stomach so that the legs are under the work surface and the spine is worked with up and down movements, followed by grabbing from the side in the direction of the armpit.
- They go down to the crotch and buttocks, massaging in circular motions, and also working transversely on these zones.
- The rear surfaces of the thighs are massaged with caressing movements from the knees, after which these areas are thoroughly kneaded with more intense movements.
- Flat valgus feet and heels are intensively rubbed in all directions, after which the skin in the leg area is gently shaken, without pinching.
- Each finger is intensively massaged alternately with light stretching along the entire length.
- Using circular movements from the toes to the heel, drawing a figure eight, work the feet.
- The child rolls over on his back, a support is placed under his knees and the exercises are repeated on the front surface of the legs.
Massage for hallux valgus in children, when, in addition to flat feet, the heel rolls inward or deviates outward, is effective with timely and regular treatment.
Contraindications
Massage for plano-valgus deformity has the following contraindications:
- any diseases of the lower extremities during the period of exacerbation;
- general physical weakness associated with systemic diseases;
- malignant neoplasms;
- cardiovascular system problems;
- varicose veins.
Also, people who have unstable blood pressure and weak blood vessels should resort to massage with caution.
Self-massage for hallux valgus can be performed only if the disease is not severe or complicated.
In other cases, these simple and affordable massage techniques will help relieve discomfort, restore muscle tone, normalize blood flow and, as part of a comprehensive treatment, get rid of the problem.