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4. Winter Protection Massage Strategy
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Winter calls for intensive care to guard foot against hostile environments. To boost circulation in chilly feet, start with a warming massage oil including black pepper or rosemary essential oils. Particularly concentrating on the toes where circulation is generally lowest, use strong pressure and friction movements to create heat and increase blood flow. Deep tissue treatments around the arch and heel will help to reduce cold weather-related stiffness. Especially pay close attention to the balls of the foot, where winter boots could cause pressure spots. Apply hard, circular strokes in these places with your knuckles. Massaging thick, protective cream with shea butter and coconut oil completely into the skin will provide a barrier against severe winter conditions.
