Reflexology has been found to be a good alternative to massage and this has far more advantages. This is already classified as an alternative medicine because many who used it attested to the medical effect and medication influence.
What is reflexology?
This is a process wherein physical pressure is applied to both the hands and the feet. It was said that these body parts have nerves that correspond to the different parts of the human body. The procedure is done with systematic hand, finger and thumb special techniques. The application of pressure will cause a physical change in the whole body system. When pressure from the thumb, hand or feet is applied, a signal is sent to the nervous system which is transported to the brain. The brain will relay the sensation to other parts of the body and will eventually make adjustment on the over-all tension in the body.
The technique is applied to the hands and feet which are believed to have special pressure points that correspond to the different parts of the body. Reflexologists also believe that the hands and feet are mirrors of the body system and that with the proper pressure on the proper reflex part can alleviate the pain and stress.
Correlation between reflexology points and body parts
1.The left foot and hands correspond to the left side of the body and the right foot and hands correspond to the right side of the body.
2.The toes and fingers reflect the head and neck areas and to the internal organs enclosed by these areas.
3.Spine reflex are on the left side of the foot with corresponding areas on the shoulder and arms that are connected toward the outsides of the hands and feet.
4.The ball of the foot has responses on the heart, lungs, chest and upper back.
Benefits from the procedure
The process affords the patient many benefits; however the greatest is on release of stress and tension. This happens because the feet and hand send signal to halt stress and foster body equilibrium. Aside from stress relief, many users have disclosed the pain relief in various ailments such as insomnia, constipation, migraine, pre-menstrual syndrome and neck, shoulder, back and jaw pains. There are also some who alleged relief in their sinus and breathing problems.
Reflexology has been proven to have many benefits particularly in alleviation of stress. Although categorized as a kind of alternative medicine, this should not be construed as a replacement of medical treatment.
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