Self-Massage Points For Foot Pain or Plantar Fasciitis

foot2Kidney 1 (YongQuan — Gushing Spring)

On sole, in depression with foot in plantar flexion, at the junction of the anterior 1/3 and posterior 2/3 of line connecting base of the 2nd and 3rd toes with the heel.

Massage this point with a moderate to strong pressure for 1-2 minutes.

Shi Mian (Extra Point)

On sole, counter balancing point of Kidney 1. Massage this point for one of two minutes after massaging Kidney 1.

Both can be painful in the beginning, however, pain will subside and warm/hot feelings are likely to emerge.

Massaging around the heel and calf muscles

Wherever there is pain, gently massage those areas with a moderate pressure, while making sure that deep knots in the calf muscles are relaxed.