How to Give Yourself a Relaxing Foot Massage and Its Benefits + Valentine’s Gift Ideas

When was the last time you showed your feet the love they deserve? Your feet are your vehicle. They take you places, support your entire body, and allow you to move freely. So naturally,  they need pampering too! 

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, we want to invite you to show your feet some love. Read on to learn how. 

Every Valentine’s Day you go the extra mile to show your loved ones how much they mean to you. But when was the last time you showed yourself some of that love? And more importantly, when was the last time you gave your feet some much-needed love? 

In this blog, you’ll learn why foot-care is the new self-care. We’ll touch on how to give yourself a soothing foot massage and the perfect Valentine’s gift to show your (or someone else’s) feet some love. 

Why Should You Practice Giving Yourself Regular Foot Massages? 

Your feet are the foundation of your body… and they need to be treated like it. You’re constantly on your feet—running errands, cooking, exercising, or simply walking from place to place. With the amount of work you put into your feet, a well-deserved break is overdue. 

Plus, caring for your feet is also  essential for your health. Your feet are an incredibly  complex system with over 15,000 nerve endings and 42 muscles.  Studies show that reflexology (a type of massage based on applying pressure to your feet) helps in battling depression, migraines, headaches, and more. 

Healing Benefits of a Self-Given Foot Massage

Showing up for your feet has its benefits. And they’re  science-backed. These are a few of them: 

• Lowers blood pressure
• Stimulates the many muscles in your feet 
• Helps with joint stiffness 
• Reduces pain and soreness in your ankles, heels, and feet.  
• Strengthens your joints, helping prevent injuries
• Helps to keep your feet healthy and ready to go. 

And that’s just to name a few. Keeping your feet strong and healthy boosts your overall health and mood. Your feet do so much for you every day and caring for them is essential. Regularly massaging your feet, resting, and wearing SilverSpun® socks helps keep your foot health in check. 

Shop for our feet-approved socks. 

How to Give Yourself a Foot Massage

Ready to show your feet the love they deserve? Here’s a self-given foot massage you can do as often as you want—after a long day standing on your feet, before bed, or right when you wake up. You’ll be left feeling relaxed and refreshed, and so will your feet. 

Trust us, there’s relief in healthy feet. 

Here’s how to give yourself the best foot massage: 

1. Start by sitting down and applying a small amount of the Calm Lavender-Geranium Body Butter included in our  Big Bundle of Love gift set. You can also use coconut oil. 
2. Put both thumbs on your heel and wrap your foot with your other fingers. Apply a bit of pressure using your thumbs as you slowly glide up to your toes. Repeat a few times to get your blood flowing—always moving in an upward motion. 
3. Place one hand behind your foot for support and with your other hand massage each toe from bottom to top. Use your index and middle finger in an upward motion and repeat as many times as you like. 
4. For your heels, use your knuckles to massage them. Using whatever finger feels more comfortable, set your knuckles in your heel and move them in a circular motion. Play around with pressure and see what feels good to you. 
5. To finish off, put on your  SilverSpun® Socks. The silver in our socks warm up your feet and helps them relax. Plus, they’re soft and cozy so you feel relaxed too! 

Try giving yourself this massage regularly and see how much your foot health improves! 

Valentine’s Day Gifts to Sweep Your Loved Ones Off Their Feet! 

Your feet are the unsung heroes of your body and you should care for them and nurture them just like any other part of your body. And what better way to show your feet (or someone else's) some love than with Valentine's Day goodies that support foot health. 

Valentine’s Day Bundles You + Your Feet Will Love 

Our Valentine-perfect bundles are crafted with your feet health in mind—giving you the ultimate feet-care set. Perfect for you or for someone you love. 

The Big Bundle of Love includes: 

• A pair of SilverSpun® footies to keep your feet healthy and happy. Our yarn is infused with pure silver to help your feet stay fresh and stink-free. The most comfortable socks you’ll ever wear! 
• A jar of Calm Lavender-Geranium Body Butter by Thulisa Naturals. Use it to massage your feet for the most calming, relaxing foot massage. Plus, it keeps your skin hydrated and soft—date-perfect! 
• A beautiful heart-shaped, handmade pumice stone—perfect for Valentine’s Day and to keep your feet smooth and healthy year-round. Unlike other pumice stones, this one is long-lasting and doesn't wear out. 
• A gift-ready hand-sewn drawstring gift bag so you can skip the wrapping. 

Need a Valentine Date Idea? 

This bundle is not only the perfect gift—but it’s also the perfect date. Simply get your gift-ready bundle, light some candles, and set up a relaxing space. You can  use this playlist as background music for a romantic touch. 

Using the foot massage technique we shared above, give yourself or your partner a soothing foot rub. Don’t forget to use the body butter and wear your socks afterward for an even more relaxing evening. 

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