What are the reflexology techniques?

What are the reflexology techniques?

Techniques

• Thumb Walking – Using only the top section of your thumb from the joint to the tip, inch your finger along the foot or hand, pressing into the foot then rocking your thumb back a little bit, inching it forward.
• Rotation on a Point – Great to use along the diaphragm line, just under the metatarsals heads.

What is the science behind reflexology?

Reflexology is generally relaxing and may help alleviate stress. The theory behind reflexology is that areas of the foot correspond to organs and systems of the body. Pressure applied to the foot is believed to bring relaxation and healing to the corresponding area of the body.

What is an example of reflexology?

Reflexology is the application of appropriate pressure to specific points and areas on the feet, hands, or ears. For example, reflexology holds that a specific spot in the arch of the foot corresponds to the bladder.

What is the difference between zone therapy and reflexology?

Reflexology is a systematic practice in which applying some pressure to any particular points on the feet and hands give impacts on the health of related parts of the body. Reflex zone therapy is where the body is divided into ten longitudinal zones from head to toe.

When should reflexology not be used?

Patients with foot fractures, unhealed wounds, or active gout in the foot should avoid reflexology. Patients with osteoarthritis that impacts the foot or ankle, or those with vascular disease of the legs or feet, should consult with their primary provider prior to beginning reflexology on the feet.

What do you need to know about reflexology?

Reflexology is based on the principle that there is a connection between the nerve endings in the feet and the organs of the body. Cupping is applied directly under the feet. Light, Medium, Strong, Moving and Empty cupping methods can all be used during a reflexology session (Fig. 6-4 ).

What kind of Foot chart does a reflexologist use?

Reflexologists use foot charts to guide them as they apply pressure to specific areas. Reflexology is sometimes combined with other hands-on therapies and may be offered by chiropractors and physical therapists, among others.

What kind of reflexology does Lynne Booth use?

Vertical reflexology, adapted by Lynne Booth from the Ingham method™ (which is sometimes referred to as the Booth method of vertical reflexology), uses the dorsal reflex points of both hands and feet to treat clients whilst in a weight-bearing position.

How is precision reflexology different from generic reflexology?

Precision reflexology builds on generic reflexology and uses a process known as “linking”, in which two or even three reflexology points are held simultaneously to enhance the overall impact of the treatment.