Foot reflexology
Specific massage technique
Have you ever heard of foot reflexology?
Did you know that the organs of our body are reflected in the foot as if it were a map?
Foot reflexology takes this idea of the body’s reflex in the feet and uses it to generate multiple benefits.
…. read on and we will explain it to you.
What is foot reflexology and what is it used for?
Foot reflexology is a specific massage technique, which is applied to certain areas of the feet that correspond to other parts of the body.
This method allows the body to be in the best possible physical and mental conditions to fight or prevent the different symptoms or ailments. It is a means of helping the person to make maximum use of his or her own healing resources and to circulate energy more harmoniously throughout the body.
This technique is based on the idea that the feet represent a schematic image of the whole body and its organs, and at the same time, it considers them as a source of information to understand the energetic imbalance of the person being treated.
Each area of the feet is the reflection of an organ of the body, hence by massaging specific areas of the feet, the corresponding internal organs can be reflexively influenced.
Benefits of Foot Reflexology
Foot reflexology is a very ancient method, of which we know from old texts and illustrations that the ancient Egyptians, Chinese, Japanese, and Indians already worked on the foot to provide good health.
By stimulating certain areas of the foot, effects can be obtained in different organs or areas of the body. Some of the general benefits we can achieve with foot reflexology are:
Stress relief
Massage helps to release tension, loosen contractures and anxieties generated by the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Immune system
Together with the activation of the circulation, the immune system is activated.
Opening of neuronal pathways
The opening of the neuronal and circulatory pathways makes the mechanisms of elimination and elimination of toxins from the cells more effective.
Blood circulation
Activation of blood circulation in the body is produced.
Relaxation
The feet are an area that we often forget and mistreat, so massages produce relaxation in the area.
Balance
The body, by freeing itself from toxins, can find a balance.
Reactions of foot reflexology between sessions
- In general, between the 2nd and 6th treatment session, a series of specific reactions may appear in each patient. These reactions appear as a sign of the effect of the treatment, and therefore the specialist must be aware of them.
Its disappearance is carried out by applying a gentler massage technique, or simply by leaving a longer interval of time between both sessions.
The most atypical reactions are:
- Increased amount of urine, which may have a strong odor.
- Increased frequency and volume of bowel movements.
- Increased sweating. Even rashes may appear.
- Increased nose, throat and bronchial secretions.
- Increased secretion and acidity of vaginal secretions.
- Decreased fatigue.
- Fever may appear after a reflexology session. This is a symptom of healing.
- There may be reactivation of chronic diseases such as tonsillitis, sinusitis.
- Psychic reactions ranging from relaxation to emotional restlessness.
Ailments that can be helped by foot reflexology
- Massage evokes the healing faculties that are “dormant” in the body. In other words, foot reflexology helps the body to balance itself, restoring harmony in all processes (physical, mental and emotional).
With foot reflexology there is an increase in energy, which dissipates emotions and establishes peace. Some of the pathologies or ailments that are treated with foot reflexology are:
- Back pain, headache (including migraines), chest pain and neck pain
- Constipation and gastritis
- Menstrual pain in women
- Diabetes mellitus
- Respiratory disorders, such as asthma
- Joint injuries such as dislocation, sprain, contusion, etc.
- Muscle injuries such as stiffness, contractures, elongations…
- Sleep and mood imbalances
- Anxiety disorders
Different problems according to the morphology and structure of our feet
According to foot reflexology, the shape of our foot will have an influence on our body. For example:
Flat feet have a negative influence on the spine.
Pes cavus has consequences for the respiratory organs, liver, gall bladder, heart and shoulder joints.
The valgus or varus foot and the deformation of the calcaneus together with the talus, lead to disorders of the organs of the abdomen and pelvis, especially the intestine.
Hallux valgus has negative reflex consequences in the cervical area, thyroid and heart.
Deformities of the toes, such as claw or hammer toes, have a reflex influence on the organs of the head.
Likewise, redness, calluses, corns, warts, chilblains, etc., in the reflex zones of the feet, have a reflex influence on the corresponding organs.
Contraindications of foot reflexology
- Acute processes of fever, consciousness disorders, severe pain and hemorrhages.
- Cancer in the feet.
- Diseases requiring surgical intervention.
- Gangrene of the feet.
- Pregnancy with risk or threat of miscarriage.
- Burns, wounds, hematomas, foot sprains.
- Extensive mycoses.
- Phlebitis or lingangitis.
- Acute infectious diseases.
- Deep vein thrombosis.
Price of treatment
45 min. – 40 €
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