The basis of reflexology is the impact on special points corresponding to nerve endings located on the soles. Therefore, foot and foot massage benefits not only the condition of the lower limbs, eliminating pain and swelling, but also positively affects the overall well-being, functioning of the internal organs and systems.
Acupressure of feet and feet
Before performing the procedure, it is necessary to prepare correctly. To do this, make a warm bath for the feet (10-15 minutes) to completely relax them, after which dry the skin, warming it with intense movements of the towel.
Picking up a nourishing cream or oil, you can start:
- Massage the heel, moving along the sole to the fingers.
- With pressing movements go up again to the top of the foot. With your thumbs, massage your heel again.
- Rubbing around the ankle with circular motions.
- Compress your hand into a fist, press the foot into the hollow.
- Gently sipping, massage each toe.
- Stretch the Achilles tendon.
- Massage the long muscles starting from the ankles and ending at the knee.
- Finish in the hips area, pinpointing the skin, as if fingering.
If there is a valgus deformity , it is possible to supplement the basic technique of foot massage by kneading the stone on the leg. To do this, you need to vigorously rub the problem area until a feeling of warmth appears. After that, you should gently stretch the area to be treated, pulling your thumb in the direction of bone growth.
Important points for foot and foot massage
The technique of reflexotherapy under consideration allows to improve the work of internal organs and all systems, if one knows which zones to act on.
For example, in the region of the fingers and pads there are points responsible for the functions of the brain, the visual and auditory apparatus, bronchus and lungs, and the thyroid gland.
In the center of the foot there is a zone of digestion, genitourinary and cardiovascular system.
On the heel, there are localized nerve endings, corresponding to the intestines, genital glands.
For more information on the location of points, you can use the figure.