A foot massage is used on the muscles located around the front and back of the feet. Techniques such as acupressure, frictions, skin rolling and trigger pointing are used to help treat acute pain, post injury, post-surgery and scarring.
Massage therapy is the practice of kneading or manipulating a person's muscles and other soft-tissue in order to improve their wellbeing or health. It is a form of manual therapy that includes holding, moving, and applying pressure to the muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia.