The nervous system network is a very comprehensive and highly developed system that connects every part of the body, including the internal organs. Basically, reflexology stimulates nerves at specific points in the body. Reflexology is applied to reduce and eliminate the problems experienced in the organs to which the stimulated nerves are connected. Reflexology provides healing in the desired area by distributing the energy in the body. These applications should be done by reflexology specialists who are experts in the field.
What is foot reflexology?
Reflexology massage is generally performed by applying pressure to areas called foot reflexology points. Reflexology massage is performed by reflexologists who are experts in this field by making a reflexology foot map. Reflexology massage, like other massage methods, has a relaxing effect. Reflexology foot areas are activated due to the improvement of the general health of the person. According to this situation, the reflexology specialist should apply to the soles of the feet in accordance with the body map of the person. Reflexology foot and underfoot massage techniques enable the body’s self-healing system to be activated.
Reflexology massage is performed with special massage movements applied to all reflexology points, especially the reflexology points under the feet. In order for the applied massage to be effective, pressure must be applied to the correct reflex points. In order to get effective results from the massage performed on the reflexology foot map, the person must convey the discomforts experienced by the person correctly to the reflexology specialist who will perform the massage.
How to do foot reflexology massage?
Standing reflexology points are of great importance. Reflex points on the feet are determined and pressure is applied with certain techniques. In the reflexology massage performed, it is aimed to relax the person being massaged. The application technique and duration are determined according to the needs of the person. Treatment is started in line with the planning of the reflexology specialist. First of all, the person to be massaged should relax and be able to fully feel the effects of reflexology massage. For this, the person has to lie down or sit on a chair and stretch their legs.
The reflexology specialist learns about the ailments and starts to massage the areas where the reflexology points on the soles of the feet are related to the ailment. For foot sole reflexology application, massage starts from the rounded back area of the foot and after all areas are stimulated, this process is progressed and applied to the fingers as well.
The reflexology specialist practices in accordance with the body map of the person. The specialist helps the body heal itself with the massage applied to the foot areas. During the foot massage reflexology applications session, all reflex points on the foot are stimulated one by one with the special massage movements of the reflexology specialist. Applying pressure to the right reflex points is very important for the massage to be effective. The treatment to be applied and the duration of the treatment should also be explained in detail to the person to be treated. According to this information, the results obtained from the applications are evaluated. The reflexology specialist can expand the plan if necessary.
What are foot reflexology points?
Thanks to this expertise, it is possible to know the reflexology points of the feet and the reflexology points of the feet, which points in the body affect the nerves connected to which organs. With the systematic reflexology massage techniques applied by experts, the nervous systems send intense signals to the areas targeted to be treated in the body. It is an application that helps to minimize the discomfort and feelings experienced. There are points belonging to different organs on the right and left feet, which represent the body vertically. Foot reflexology points:
- Toes: Head and neck, ears, eyes
- On the soles of the feet: liver, pancreas, stomach and kidneys, lung, heart
- On the heels: Abdomen, intestines, bladder, pelvic area