The therapist massages the feet, ankles and legs during the reflexology massage. Especially the foot reflexology massage application is a type of therapy for those who suffer from injuries in the ankles or those who are constantly standing and have ankle injuries in sports. This massage not only reduces physical trauma, but also reduces mental anxiety and stress.
What is reflexology massage?
In the application of reflexology massage, pressure is applied to the feet to measure the patient’s responses. With this massage applied to the feet, the problematic areas on the feet are determined and the type of massage to be applied is determined. Reflexology points on the feet send signals to every part of the body. In order to provide relaxation for both the feet and the body, the feet are massaged and signals are sent to the relevant areas. The average duration of the applied Reflexology massage is about 30 minutes.
How to do foot reflexology massage?
The most commonly applied reflexology massage is foot reflexology. Most of the nerve endings in the human body are located on the soles of the feet. Therefore, each point on the foot is connected with a region of the body, and the contacts made with these points on the feet affect the relevant area on the body. In addition to foot reflexology massage, reflexology facial massage is also applied. This type of massage is also a special type of regional massage applied to the person receiving treatment.
A good foot reflexology massage helps relieve many ailments such as chronic fatigue, dizziness, headaches and insomnia. In addition, it helps to treat the underlying cause of many internal organs such as kidney and liver diseases, heart diseases. High blood pressure is one of the diseases that can be treated with reflexology massage. Reflexology massage varies between 30 and 45 minutes on average. The basic conditions for effective foot massage can be listed as follows:
- Hands and feet should be clean.
- While applying the massage, pressure should be applied so that there is no tickling sensation.
- It is necessary not to cause other pains by massaging the right points.
- The ankles should be the starting point of the foot massage.
- First of all, all the nerves in the ankle should be carefully relaxed.
- After the ankle rubbing is finished, it should be moved to the sole of the foot.
How is reflexology massage done?
Since reflexology massage is made individually, it is applied to everyone at different times. While making a massage plan, the patient’s age, type of disease, physical and psychological condition of the patient are evaluated and the points to be applied are decided. The reflection of the incredible mechanism in our body is our hands and feet. Each point on the hands and feet is representative of each point on the body. The basis of reflexology is based on stimulating the nerve points with the determined techniques, stimulating the relevant organs with the help of neurons. Foot reflexology is the stimulation of blood circulation and nerves in the body by manually stimulating certain points on the feet.
Is it possible to lose weight with reflexology massage?
A well-executed reflexology massage can be one of the most enjoyable experiences to have. It is one of the best ways to relax the whole body. A well-executed reflexology massage is a very powerful stress treatment. Weight loss is possible with reflexology massage. Weight loss with massage is also a complete study aimed at stimulating the hunger and satiety center of the brain and specific regions in the stomach. As with acupuncture, reflexology massage also creates a feeling of satiety in the brain. The difference between the two is that reflexology gives more effective results by sending stimuli to the relevant area of the brain through the main nerves. The stomach is made to work slower and thus weakening occurs. Weight loss method with reflexology is a healthy and natural weight loss method. Slimming massage with reflexology is applied between 12 and 24 sessions.