Office workers who sit for long periods often experience swollen calves in the afternoon, making even well-fitting shoes feel tight and legs feel heavy, like they're filled with lead. This is all due to water retention! Prolonged sitting, lack of exercise, and the low temperature in the office hinder blood circulation, easily causing swelling in the lower body. If left untreated, swelling can lead to thicker legs and an unattractive leg shape! Massage is a good way to quickly and effectively reduce swelling. Below, we'll share a set of effective massage exercises that can be done anytime, anywhere to help you get rid of water retention.

　　Step 1: Massage the acupoints on the soles of your feet with your thumbs using moderate pressure.

　　Step 2: Hold your ankle with one hand and grasp the front of your foot with the other, then rotate your foot.

　　Step 3: Massage the outside of the calf from bottom to top, starting with the thumb.

　　Step 4: With your fingers together and your thumb and forefinger in place, massage your calf from bottom to top.

　　Step 5: Grasp both sides of your knees with your hands and massage the lymph nodes.

　　Step 6: Use your thumb and forefinger to knead the inside of your knee to help open up the lymph nodes.

　　Step 7: Make a fist and massage from the knee to the ankle with your knuckles.

　　To effectively reduce lower body swelling and say goodbye to thick legs, in addition to doing this massage exercise regularly, you should also rotate your ankles and move your body more. Improved blood circulation allows the body to eliminate waste products more quickly and effectively, reducing swelling and helping to eliminate obesity.