How many times have we read that the best way relax swollen feet after a day of standing or walking lie down, pick them up, lean against the wall and hold the position for twenty minutes? Well, it seems that the benefits of this very simple practice go further, so much so that the hashtag has even appeared on social media. #legsonwall which reached 3.1 million views. On Tiktok, some influencers say this position is good for relieve headache, stress and anxiety, improve digestion and circulatory problems.
Some users of the social network so beloved by generation Z, but also loved by millennials, believe that the position of raised legs (on the wall) improves lymphatic drainage and sleep qualityrelieve tension in the lower back, legs and feet, have an effect analgesic and pain reliever.
It is a fact that searching online for remedies that can improve health is a fairly common trend. But we must always remember do not take for “pure gold” everything that is served to usbecause in most cases this advice comes from people who have no experience in this matter.
“Raising the legs and placing them vertically on the wall can certainly be helpful in relieving headaches because the body relaxes in this position. But most headaches are due to stress and lack of sleep, so lifting your legs will do little to improve this condition, which needs to be treated differently,” says osteopath Anisha Joshi. It is true that this particular position improves blood circulation. “Raising your legs and leaning them against a wall can help lymphatic drainage. If you are suffering from swelling in the ankles or kneesafter adopting such a position, fluid retention will decrease, ”comments the osteopath.
As far as stress is concerned, “putting your feet up against a wall and standing still* for a few minutes is a natural relaxation. However, we would feel just as relaxed if we lay down on the floor without lifting our legs. Similarly, relax every day and stop for a few minutes. it is a form of consciousness. This affects the level of stress and, as a result, has a positive effect on the quality of sleep,” concludes Joshi.
Well, with all these benefits, we simply have to give it a try!
Source: Elle