Skip to main content

Top Health Benefits of Pedicures

 Pampering our feet with a pedicure can feel like a luxury, something we do on that rare occasion when we take time out for ourselves.  Pedicures provide a lot of health benefits, however, beyond a tranquil retreat at the spa.  Getting a regular pedicure is an especially important part of maintaining foot health which contributes to an overall healthy body. 

Here are some of the most recognized health benefits of pedicures:


1) Pedicures promote circulation, blood, and lymph flow.


During a pedicure, your feet and lower legs receive a good massage which stimulates blood and lymph flow.  This increases the circulation in your lower legs which helps to prevent pain, varicose veins, or symptoms from arthritis.  A pedicure massage also helps to reduce inflammation and refresh swollen tired feet and legs. 


Lymph nodes are glands located throughout the body, including behind the knees. They help to filter and process toxins and fight infection.  By stimulating blood flow, you are helping your lymphatic system clear toxins from your body. 


2) Pedicures help to prevent foot infections. 


Pedicures help prevent foot infections in a few different ways.  The warm foot soak does more than feel good on our feet, it seeps into all the places we cannot reach to remove dirt and bacteria. Another way pedicures help to prevent infection is by preventing dry, cracked skin which allows the infection to enter the skin more easily.  Additionally, cleaning and clipping the toenails helps prevent ingrown nails which are painful and may cause infection.  You may notice many nursing homes offer pedicures to residents as maintaining foot health is critically important for the elderly. 


3)  Exfoliating and moisturizing looks and feels great.  


You may know that exfoliating and moisturizing with a facial promotes softer, brighter, and healthier looking skin. This holds true for our feet.  By exfoliating dead skin cells, you are promoting new cell growth which leaves your feet and legs feeling softer and looking great. Exfoliating and removing calluses also helps you to walk more comfortably and distribute your weight evenly, which can reduce back and leg pain. Moisturizing your feet helps to prevent cracking, dry skin, and ward off infection. 


4)  Pedicures promote mental health. 

Pampering our feet promotes mental health in a few different ways.  Just like a massage reduces stress and makes us feel good, a pedicure does the same by leaving us feeling more relaxed and rejuvenated. Showing off your pretty toes is a confidence booster that just makes us feel good. 


With all of these health benefits, you do not need an excuse to schedule your pedicure today.  Make pedicures a part of your regular health regimen for feel good, happy feet that boost your total body health. 


Woodhouse Day Spa in The Woodlands offers therapeutic pedicures that leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.  Enjoy a calming ritual with essential oils and a hydrotherapy foot bath with a warm, neck and shoulder wrap for full relaxation.  Contact us to learn more about the many health benefits of a pedicure and schedule your spa health treatment today.

Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

What are the Benefits of a Pedicure with a Foot Massage?

Many of us get pedicures because we love having beautiful, polished toenails and the relaxation of soaking our feet in that bubbly, warm water. It is a time to relax and forget about the stresses of work and home and just take some time to ourselves. But did you know there are other benefits of experiencing a pedicure with a foot massage? Taking care of our feet is important to our overall health. When you get a pedicure with a foot massage at The Woodhouse Day Spa in The Woodlands, you are receiving a high-quality pedicure from a trained spa professional. We offer a variety of pedicures that incorporate different massage therapy techniques and high-quality organic products that will elevate your experience and promote mind and body connectivity. Why You Want a Massage with Your Pedicure Not only does a foot massage sweep us into a state of complete relaxation and tranquility, but a pedicure with foot massage also promotes foot health by increasing blood flow in your feet and legs whi...
Post a Comment
Read more

How is a Deep Tissue Massage Different from Swedish Massage

The Woodhouse Spa in The Woodlands specializes in a variety of self-care techniques and guest experiences to promote wellness and relaxation. Guests often look to massage to center themselves and relieve stress from everyday life or pain from injury. Two common massage experiences are the Deep tissue massage and the Swedish massage, also called classic massage. What are the Differences? Deep tissue massage and Swedish massage are similar in that both are frequently used as massage therapy. The key difference between the two is the level of pressure used by your massage therapist. Other differences between the two massages are: The technique used by your massage therapist The intended use of your massage The amount of pressure used Areas of the body that are focused on Deep Tissue Massage Deep tissue massage does exactly what the name suggests, it is a massage technique that goes deep into each layer of muscle, tendons, and connective tissue and can be used on the entire body or just a...
Post a Comment
Read more

Top 5 Reasons to Keep Getting Pedicures in the Fall

Just because cooler weather comes with fall and winter months, and maybe we do not wear the strappy sandals of summer, this is no reason to not continue with your pedicure foot treatments.  The way your feet look after a pedicure is only one small benefit of quality foot treatments.  A wonderful bonus is that your feet look amazing, and you can show them off in warm, summer months. But when the weather turns cooler and we break out our favorite pair of boots, this is the time when your feet can benefit from a pedicure the most.  Here are the most popular reasons why you should keep getting a pedicure in the fall:  1) We Carry Stress in Our Feet Even if we do not work on our feet all day, a lot of stress builds up in our feet and we do not even realize that it is happening.  A quality pedicure and foot massage can relieve stress in all parts of the body from experienced technicians trained in touch therapy and foot massage.   2) Your Feet Still Need No...
Post a Comment
Read more