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Back Leg Massage
Back Leg Massage is a relaxing method designed to ensure comfort and relief from fatigue.

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Back Leg Massage, AromatherapyBack Leg Massage is a unique relaxing procedure which provides comfort, relieves fatigue, keeps leg muscles and the body in tone and gives a positive effect on the whole body. A back leg massage will allow the leg muscles to relax and heal.

Massage is the therapeutic application of healing touch. Massage is an ancient form of healing and relaxation and the gentle pressure of hands feels good on sore muscles.

Steps of Back Leg Massage
The steps of back leg massage are simple and can be done even at home at one"s convenient time. The steps of the massage technique are as follows:


•For this massage use the effleurage oil as for the front of the legs but working from the foot right up to the top of the thigh. Then repeat it 4 or 5 times.
•Bend the leg at the knee, supporting it with one hand. Stroke firmly down the calf, across behind the knee, then back up to the foot several times keeping the hands contoured to the leg. Then put the leg down.
•Work up the calf to the knee, using little circles. Repeat several times to cover the whole calf.
•Using the index and middle finger, make small circular movements behind the knee. Be careful not to press too hard.
•Squeeze rhythmically along the inner thigh from the knee upwards. Repeat on the outer thigh, doing each movement several times.
•Diagonally stroke from the inner knee upwards and across the thigh. Repeat several times.
•Effleurage the whole leg several times, from foot to thigh. Wrap up and repeat on the other leg.

Benefits of Back Leg Massage
Back Leg Massage makes one feel good. It has significant health benefits that aid relief from stress, disease and pain.


•Improves circulation.
•Reduces the effects of depression and anxiety.
•Helps with headaches and migraines.
Lowers blood pressure.


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