Posted on October 14, 2009 in Massage Trends
The ankle massage is the massage given to certain points in the ankle. It is done by kneading the pressure points with the heat of the hands with delicate movements.
How ankle massage is done?
It is done with hands and fingers after grasping the lower end of the leg. The sole is kept on the arms. The movements will be smooth and soft.
It is advisable to do the ankle massage after 48 to 72 hours after getting a sprained ankle.
What is a Sprained Ankle?
A sprained ankle is also called twisted ankle. Ankle pain comes as a result of twisted ankle. A person experience pain when the ligaments tear and ankles stretch. The ligaments outside the ankle get damaged.
Severe Sprained ankle Massage
The sprained ankle is cured by massage. It is popularly known as sports massage. It is effective in many ways. It is done by massaging gently on the ankle, shin and calf muscles. It reduces pain and swelling.
Cross friction massage is very good to ease the severely sprained ankle. No oil is used in this massage as it is based on cross friction. It accelerates the healing. It prevents the development of scar tissues.
Cross friction massage is used to heal the injured ligaments. The massage prevent the scar tissue formation and heals the injured tissues. It is easy to do and only five days are required to massage away the severely sprained ankle. The cross frictional massage is effective and less expensive.
The sprained ankle happens out of ankle injury. It might happen to people engaged in sports.
