Foot Reflexology
Unravel this hidden door into your entire body.
Everybody loves a good foot rub. Foot massage, an ancient technique has been in practice since a very long time, over 5,000 years ago our ancestors were rubbing each other’s feet. Also called “Zone Therapy” is now offered by every SPA around you.
They start with relaxation technique. Various techniques are in practice till now. Generally, reflexologist will Start your foot massage by massaging all of the nooks and crannies around the ankles.
Firstly, the thumb technique is used to treat the soles and sides of the feet. They will press your thumb into the reflex point then release the pressure and slide your thumb like a caterpillar, pressing in the precise area, keeping your movements slow and rhythmic. Secondly, Index finger technique is especially for top and sides of the foot. Pressing with the inside edge and making it creep forward with the first joint slightly bent is said to be good for bony areas such as ankle and top of the foot. They use rotating technique for good tender reflexes. And comes the flexing which is good for solar plexus area. They will press the desired point gently bend the foot backward and forward. So that the thumb presses and releases the point in rhythmic fashion. Again they will be relaxation session because every treatment session begins and ends with it.
Foot massage is always beneficial for your health because it prevents you from stress, lowers your blood pressure, alleviates headaches and migraines, decreases your feelings of anxiety and gives you better sleep. It has also been used for more serious ailments such as heart disorder and multiple sclerosis.