Here's How To Do Simple Reflexology On The Foot

Reflexology is one therapy that primarily targets the feet. And the main intent of this therapy is to heal the person as a whole and not simply addressing the perceived symptoms. The focus on the foot as the main gateway to getting well can be traced to a number of studies and researches made in the past. 

Based on these researches, the anatomy of the person can be traced to the sole of the foot. For example, the heart and the rest of the organs have representations on the foot of the person. 

And it is also believed that the energy flow in the body that goes into every cell does follow a path and this connects a number of organs and glands and there are pressure points present on the feet and the hands. 

And if the person feels pain, then these pressure points will suggest that the energy flow has been blocked. 

Or perhaps a disease is present or pending. 

So when the pressure points on the feet are massaged, then this means that the energy flow can be cleared thus healing that part of the body. From the perspective of reflexology, this is how it all works. And this puts much emphasis on the feet. So if you are intent on trying reflexology to your friend and help alleviate his pain, then here's a simple way on how to perform the therapy on the foot.

• As they say, in all activities it's best to start at the 'right foot'. And for massaging therapy sessions, you may want to wash both feet of your friend with the use of warm water. Add some experience to the massage by adding some oil to the warm water in order to have better relaxation.
• Next is to dry the feet. Use a towel to cover the other foot that will not be massaged.

• Now hold the foot that you want to massage, and you can start the massaging process by using the thumb. Just apply pressure to the sole. In applying pressure to that area, make sure that you are firm but not exactly using too much force. The rule here is to start at the toes of the person and work your way towards the heel.

• Once done with that part, you can now go for the top of the foot. Make sure that you cover the whole foot at least twice, and the ankle should not be left out as well.

• While doing these actions, it is proper to ask your friend if you are doing it right. Or ask the person if he feels any pain due to the massaging actions that you are doing. If he says that there is pain, then what you can do is to apply pressure on the said area for at least 30 seconds and work on that same area. Just repeat the process until that soreness or pain is gone.

These are simple techniques that can be performed by anyone, even without proper training in reflexology.
