Hi, I’m Dr. Scott O’Connor from Premier Podiatry in Bloomington and Pontiac, Illinois. Foot pain—whether from long days on your feet or pounding the trails—deserves a break. Foot massages aren’t just pampering; they’re healing for women over 40 and athletes alike. Here’s why they work and how to do them at home.

Why Massages Help Your Feet
Your feet carry 26 bones, 33 joints, and endless stress. Massages boost blood flow, ease tight muscles, and calm inflammation—think plantar fasciitis or sore arches. My patient Karen, a 62-year-old librarian, said her evening massages cut her heel pain in half. Runners, it’s a recovery game-changer too.

3 DIY Massage Techniques
1. Arch Roll: Sit, roll a tennis ball under your arch—firm pressure, 5 minutes per foot. Hits plantar fascia—Karen’s favorite.
2. Toe Squeeze: Gently pull each toe, then knead the base—30 seconds per toe. Loosens stiff joints, great post-run.
3. Heel Rub: Cup your heel, rub circles with thumbs—3 minutes. Soothes deep aches, especially for standing jobs.

Extra Tips – Lacrosse Balls work great as a message ball

– Warm Up: Soak feet in warm water 10 minutes first—ups relaxation.
– Timing: Evening’s best—calms feet before bed.
– Lotion: Use any moisturizer—glides better, softens skin.

When to See Us
If pain lingers past a week, we’ve got tools like K-Laser therapy in Bloomington and Pontiac—Karen was back to shelving books pain-free. Book at premierpodiatry.net

Start Tonight
Try the arch roll—5 minutes, no cost, big relief. Got a go-to massage trick? Share below—I’d love to hear!

Dr. Scott O’Connor
Premier Podiatry
2501 E College Ave, Ste C, Bloomington, IL
1512 W Reynolds St, Ste A, Pontiac, IL