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Easy to loosen! Edema removal care

・ If you are currently hurting your calf or ankle, please refrain from this care.

・ The pole with a thinner diameter is easier to approach the upper part!

・ Rolled bath towels can be substituted!

· After it is over, stretch it and further promote blood circulation!

・ Continuation is power. Combine it with other stretches and do your best every day!

# stretch # self _ care # edema _ elimination Thin legs. Recommended stretch

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足のむくみや冷えに悩んでいる方は、正座を取り入れたケアがとても効果的です。私も最初は足首やふくらはぎのこりに悩んでいましたが、膝立ち姿勢から正座でつま先を立てる動作を加えることで、足の甲にしっかり圧をかけられ、血流が良くなるのを実感できました。ポールや細めの棒がなければ、丸めたバスタオルでも代用できるので、自宅で気軽に試せます。特に、無理に体重をかけすぎず、気持ち良さを感じる力加減でほぐすのがポイントです。また、ケアの後は足を軽く伸ばして、さらに血行促進を促すことが大切だと感じました。普段のセルフケアとして、正座でつま先を立てる動作は浮腫みだけでなく、冷え性の改善にもつながるのでおすすめです。自分の体調や足の状態に合わせて無理なく継続することで、足の軽さや柔軟性が向上し、足痩せ効果も期待できます。是非、日々のストレッチ習慣に取り入れてみてください。

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