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Reflexology Massage Techniques

Reflexology Massage is an art of healing feet, hands and even ears through massage. It is believed to be a "mystical" approach for improving the health of a person. It is also known as zone therapy. The massage is considered to be quite instrumental in relaxing the muscles of hands and feet. The swelling of these organs are said to reduce considerably if pressure is applied on the right points. Since reflexology is a professional...

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...practice, the person giving the massage should have complete knowledge about it.

In Reflexology every organ and gland in the body is connected to the hands and feet. It is believed that if proper treatment is given to these parts then there is a high possibility of healing each and every organ in the body. The treatment is in form of a massage. Pressure can be applied to various points on the hands and feet which correspond to vital organs in the body. The art of applying pressure is known as Reflexology. There are various reflexology massage techniques which you can use in order to relax the muscles in your body or heal an affected internal organ. Slide and Press is a very common reflexology technique.

Place the thumbs on the edge of the feet on opposite sides and slide it upwards by applying pressure. After sliding upwards for five minutes, slide the thumb downwards. Keep switching the position every five minutes. Another technique involves rotating the big toe to the left and right. Hold and switch the direction every five seconds. Pressing the big toe is also considered to be an effective technique. These are some of the reflexology massage techniques. Big toe is associated with the neck hence applying pressure on the big toe is said to relax the muscles of the neck and upper back.

There are various reflexology products available which can be quite useful if practicing at home. You can buy reflexology gloves, socks and mats which will help you conduct the practice efficiently at home.

Reflexology is a professional field and it is advisable not to apply intense pressure on yourself. There are various reflexology centers which have trained professionals and doctors. The professionals examine your present health condition and give the treatment accordingly. Since reflexology is a highly debatable topic, its success is not fully confirmed. But it is believed that a massage helps relax the muscles of the body and helps release endorphins which is said to reduce stress to a great extent. These are some of the best known reflexology massage techniques.

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