Feet are amazing. They are capable of handling hundreds of tons of force and your weight in motion. The structure and function gives you balance, stability and momentum to walk and run. There are 42 muscles, 26 bones, 33 joints, 250,000 sweat glands and at least 50 ligaments and tendons and thousands of nerve endings.
No wonder Reflexology has been mainly focused on the foot.
Reflexology is an ancient holistic, non-invasive therapy based on the principle that there are reflex points on the feet that correspond to the body’s different organs and glands. It complements other therapies and modern medicine. It is based on the principle that all parts of the body are reflected on the feet, hands and ears. Regular reflexology helps in promoting physiological as well as physical health.
Benefits of reflexology include:
Promotes calmness and a sense of well-being
Reduces muscular tension and joint pain
Relieves fatigue and improves the quality of sleep
Boosts energy levels
Increases energy and reduces tension
Boosts lymphatic and circulation function
Relaxes and relieves stress and anxiety
Calms the nervous system enabling your body systems to relax repair and maintain health
Conditions Recognised to Benefit from Reflexology Include:
Anxiety and Depression
Cancer – alleviates treatment discomforts
Migraine Cluster and Tension headaches
Circulatory Conditions
Poor and impaired Lymphatic Drainage
Chronic pain
Treatment may need to be adjusted to ensure safe practice. Generally, Reflexology is extremely safe but some precautions may be needed for some conditions.
It is best to discuss your needs beforehand if you have the following: