Feeling of ‘heavy legs’ is increasingly common among people with predominantly sedentary lifestyles or who spend too much time in a desk chair. In summer, heavy or tired legs syndrome is even more pronounced due to the extreme temperatures that cause blood vessels to dilate. As a result, the venous valves no longer work properly and blood flow becomes blocked in the legs, causing tiredness.
How to eliminate the feeling of heavy feet every day?
Heavy legs in summer also occur because the body eliminates even more water due to the hot weather. Blood becomes thicker and circulation in the feet slows down.
- Proper hydration
Therefore, to prevent heavy feet it is advisable to follow a proper hydration routine. Thus, by regularly drinking fluids the blood does not thicken and can circulate without blockages.
- Relaxation massage
Also, to keep the blood flowing freely, it’s best to keep your feet slightly elevated. The range of the best Japanese relaxation massage chairs offers devices equipped with footrests. These can be adjusted to support the legs at the same level of balance as the rest of the body or at a slightly raised level.
- Moderate physical activity
Daily physical activity trains the veins and prevents fatigue. If you’re not into sports, then taking walks, light jogs, cycling or getting a massage is enough. Air cushion foot massage relaxes the area through repeated compression movements and gradual release of pressure. The action of the air cushions relaxes the area from the calves to the ankles. There is also a deep tissue massage programme that massages the muscles to a depth of 12.5 cm. The massage rollers have different levels of intensity, softer or firmer. Their role is to stretch and relax the sole from the middle outwards. This stimulates the reflex points in the sole, a process that promotes blood flow and speeds up detoxification.
- Quality sleep
Sleep is essential for recovery and rejuvenation, so prioritise it and try to get 7-8 hours of sleep every night. Because of the fatigue accumulated during the day and the feeling of heavy legs, rest may become a luxury and sleep deprivation exacerbates exhaustion. You practically find yourself part of a vicious circle. So, after every active day, incorporate 15 – 30 minutes of massage into your schedule, especially before bed. You can use the Night Healing programme based on gentle massaging and stretching movements.
Japanese massage chairs are equipped with built-in heaters and placed in strategic areas, i.e. where fatigue usually turns into pain. As proof, the foot warmers stimulate blood circulation, relieve muscle stress and are useful even for people who experience cold feet. Discover more about Artificial Intelligence massage chair technology at Fujiiryoki.co.uk.
Although this discomfort is often mistaken for tiredness of demanding days, it is advisable to apply some natural methods to eliminate the tension in the legs. Also, if symptoms persist despite natural treatments, then it would be advisable to consult a specialist. It is possible that the sensation of heavy feet is the consequence of medical problems that require appropriate treatment.
