How to Give Yourself a Leg Massage

Wearing the wrong shoes, running too much or just standing in place can really take a toll on your legs. With just a few minutes and the right technique, your legs can feel as good as new after a soothing massage. Here are a couple of tips on how to relax your gams.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Rub your whole leg smoothly from thigh to ankle. Put each hand on opposite sides of your leg. Do this several times for the muscles to begin relaxing.

2. Spend time on the thigh, recognizing the muscles in the front and on the outside of the leg. Squeeze the tense muscles and release. Knead as you would a loaf of dough. Then smooth the thigh by stroking the muscles with one hand trailing the other.

3. Massage all around your knee, applying circular patterns around the kneecap with your fingertips. Then stroke the back of the knee with your full hand.

4. Knead your calf muscles away from the bone & then release, using both hands. Soothe the area by gently stroking, one hand following the other up the back of the leg.

5. Finish and repeat on the other leg.

Tips & Warnings

• Using lotion or oil will cut down on the friction between your hand and leg, making for smoother actions.