For tense, knotted calves and hamstrings, massage therapists extoll the benefits of soaking your feet every night.

My calves and hamstrings are so, so tight.

Lulu got down to business and did serious work on my body.

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My feet, calves, and hamstrings took a particularly intense kneading.

And legs, Lulu replied.

Its Amazing How Its All Connected.

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chiropractor and founder ofBroadway Chiropractic &

I didnt get to finish my question of, well, why?

before Lulu whisked out of the room, off to her next lucky client.

However, tightness like mine is in fact very common.

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She was all for it.

Soaking feet in hot water reduces inflammation and stimulates circulation, Linares says.

Thats why Linares says paying attention to your feet can pay off in other parts of the body.

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Warm water will increase circulation, which helps with cell recovery, Linares says.

The feet carry all the weight, therefore its necessary to pamper your feet.

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