Healthy RV'ing
Simple Massage to Relieve Water Retention in the Lower Legs and Ankles
As everyone knows, whether you are
flying or driving for a long time there is moderate fluid build-up
in your lower extremities.
In the past, we were told to sit down and prop our feet up.
Now, we have as new technique for solving this common
problem. Several years
ago, Spike was instructed by a family friend and physician
cardiologist on how to “knead” the fluid from the foot, ankle and
lower leg. You can do
this technique by yourself.
However, it is recommended that your spouse or partner assist
you.
Sit in a chair with one foot propped up
in your partner's lap. Have them slowly massage, starting at your
toes with a kneading action, pushing and gently pressing the skin in
an upward direction toward the knee. This will flush most of the
fluid out of your ankle, up your leg and into your torso, where it
will be eliminated naturally.
Spike says he’s seen his feet go from a
fat fluid filled swollen ankle and foot, to a skinny bony natural
state within 5 minutes of massaging the fluid up the foot, leg and
into the torso. Use a
firm sliding and stroking motion from the tip of the toes up past
the Knee. Usually 3-4
times flushes out all the fluid that has settled in your lower legs.
Enjoy these easy and effective 'Healthy RVing’ tips.