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Reflexology Massage

Reflexology is an art of ancient healing massage used in feet, hands and even in ears that is consistent to every part, organ and gland of the body. It has its origin in acupressure. Reflexology massage is very popular in china as well as in Greece.

The therapist of reflexology said to apply pressure and acupressure techniques on hands, feet and ears. With these pressure and techniques the clients are said to be benefited by improved circulation, reduced tension and detoxification. This massage is useful and effective for back pain, migraines, arthritis, infertility etc.

Reflexology tools

Reflexology tools are same and are based on the traces of reflexes in the human body.

The most popular ones are listed below:

Gloves - used for palms massage
Mats - used for meditation and yoga
Socks - reflexology foot chart printed on a sock
Kits - mixture of foot and hand therapies

Reflexology Massage Techniques

Some of the reflexology massage techniques are:

Slide and Press
Loosening the foot with a back-forth movement
Toe Rotation
Basic Thumb Technique
Index Finger Technique
Hooking
Reflex Rotation

Warnings

It is always advisable to consult a physician if you want to take give yourself a reflexology treatment and if the treatment has no positive effect on you. Be careful in your reflexology treatments since the therapists of this massage are not licensed medical professionals.

You are not qualified for the reflexology massage if you are pregnant.

Precautions for Reflexology

The following are some important precautions you need to follow before a Reflexology massage treatment:

Avoid the massage for one hour after meals
Drink 500 cc of warm water within 30 minutes of the treatment.
Do not exert pressure to any bones
Time should be restricted to less than 10m in the areas of heart, kidney if you have hear, kidney problems and diabetes.
Consult a physician first

Benefits of Reflexology Massage:

Reflexology massage is the one that best suits for people of all age groups. It is used to relax both the mind and body. It also helps in relieving stress with the help of its smooth and gentle massage techniques.

The benefits of the massage are numerous and some are:

Stress related conditions
Migraine
Sleep disorders
Infertility
Hormonal imbalances
Back pain
Arthritis
Sleep disorders
Digestive disorders