How to Find Proper Pressure Points Through Reflexology
Reflexology is applied as a massage technique on the hands and feet to target and stimulate parts of the body that require healing or treatment. Reflexology techniques purportedly relieve stress and tension in areas such as the neck and back. Reflexology is also thought to aid in the healing of muscle pain, migraines and insomnia.
Things You'll Need:
Reflexology chart mapping reflex zones in the hands and feet to their corresponding parts of the body
Computer with Internet access
Learn More About the Proper Pressure Points
1
Visit the Reflexology Association of America Web site for a short list of online reflexology charts (see Resources below). Print out the chart so that it is easily accessible during a reflexology session.
2
Visit a reflexologist. Costs for a session will vary, depending partly on where you live, but are generally moderate and in line with costs for other alternative health therapies. Your reflexologist can help you identify the proper pressure points. You can look for a reflexologist near you at the Reflexology Association of America Web site.
3
Attend a class or seminar on reflexology. Try to find a class that allows for a more hands-on approach to learning, especially if you learn best by doing. The Reflexology Association of America Web site posts several events across the nation that you can attend.
Find the Proper Pressure Points
1
Find the area you would like to target through the reflexology massage technique. Use the reflexology chart to locate the proper reflex zone or zones.
2
Mark your feet and hands when you have located the proper pressure points. This will keep you from constantly referring to the reflexology chart and will allow you to treat the entire reflex zone.
3
Apply firm and constant pressure to each reflex zone. Reflexology is about bodily response, so you should feel the pressure on your feet and hands. Don't be afraid to use a bit of strength to really stimulate the nerves.
Tips & Warnings
Purchasing a book or
DVD
is an inexpensive alternative to getting treatment from a reflexologist (see Resources below).
Severe pain or discomfort, particularly abdominal or chest pain, requires an immediate visit to a licensed medical professional. Reflexologists are not licensed to prescribe medicine or diagnose serious medical symptoms.
Avoid reflexology if you are pregnant.
Before you start any alternative medical technique, be aware that many have not been scientifically evaluated. Often, only limited information is available about their safety and effectiveness. Each state and each discipline has its own rules about how alternative medicine practitioners can be professionally licensed. If you decide to visit one, choose one licensed by a recognized national organization. Consult your primary health care provider about your decision first. Keep your doctor informed about the alternative medical technique you undertake.
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Reflexology is applied as a massage technique on the hands and feet to target and stimulate parts of the body that require healing or treatment. Reflexology techniques purportedly relieve stress and tension in areas such as the neck and back. Reflexology is also thought to aid in the healing of muscle pain, migraines and insomnia.
Things You'll Need:
Reflexology chart mapping reflex zones in the hands and feet to their corresponding parts of the body
Computer with Internet access
Learn More About the Proper Pressure Points
1
Visit the Reflexology Association of America Web site for a short list of online reflexology charts (see Resources below). Print out the chart so that it is easily accessible during a reflexology session.
2
Visit a reflexologist. Costs for a session will vary, depending partly on where you live, but are generally moderate and in line with costs for other alternative health therapies. Your reflexologist can help you identify the proper pressure points. You can look for a reflexologist near you at the Reflexology Association of America Web site.
3
Attend a class or seminar on reflexology. Try to find a class that allows for a more hands-on approach to learning, especially if you learn best by doing. The Reflexology Association of America Web site posts several events across the nation that you can attend.
Find the Proper Pressure Points
1
Find the area you would like to target through the reflexology massage technique. Use the reflexology chart to locate the proper reflex zone or zones.
2
Mark your feet and hands when you have located the proper pressure points. This will keep you from constantly referring to the reflexology chart and will allow you to treat the entire reflex zone.
3
Apply firm and constant pressure to each reflex zone. Reflexology is about bodily response, so you should feel the pressure on your feet and hands. Don't be afraid to use a bit of strength to really stimulate the nerves.
Tips & Warnings
Purchasing a book or
DVD
is an inexpensive alternative to getting treatment from a reflexologist (see Resources below).
Severe pain or discomfort, particularly abdominal or chest pain, requires an immediate visit to a licensed medical professional. Reflexologists are not licensed to prescribe medicine or diagnose serious medical symptoms.
Avoid reflexology if you are pregnant.
Before you start any alternative medical technique, be aware that many have not been scientifically evaluated. Often, only limited information is available about their safety and effectiveness. Each state and each discipline has its own rules about how alternative medicine practitioners can be professionally licensed. If you decide to visit one, choose one licensed by a recognized national organization. Consult your primary health care provider about your decision first. Keep your doctor informed about the alternative medical technique you undertake.
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