The foot reflexology is a technique used for centuries by cultures in Egypt and China and consists of soft massages applied to the soles of the foot which help to improve the good health.

As we can see the feet not only perform the function of maintaining body weight and walking, also in the feet and especially in some areas of the sole of the foot, there are areas called Reflection Areas (nerve endings) which maintain a connection with the body's organs.

The technique is performed by applying a manual massage and in which exert pressure on the feet 'reflex areas.

You may be wondering how the connection with the body's organs is possible, and this happens because in the soles of the feet there is nothing more and no less than 7,000 nerve endings and that they correspond to every organ and part of the body.

Not only is this technique used to relax the nervous system, but it is also used to relieve and cure common ailments in order to achieve well-being in addition to good health.

Foot reflexology is an ideal technique to help us sleep better, as the gentle massage produces a sense of relaxation as well as a sensation of lightness and sensory pleasure.

This technique is ideal and also beneficial for all family members, including children.

Learn about the benefits of reflex treatment

    Activates blood circulation.
    Activates the immune system.
    It helps to balance the function of different organs.
    In the treatment of digestive disorders.
    It contributes to the elimination of toxins and to the purification of the organism.
    In the case of arthritis.
    To relax.
    Achieve mental relaxation
    To reduce fatigue states.
    To relieve the feeling of heavy legs.
    To reduce tension in the neck.
    To improve sleep quality.
    To relieve stress
    To improve and relieve contractures.

Although the ideology needs to be applied by specialist therapists, this technique can also be performed by ourselves to relax at the end of the day and make us sleep well and rest better, ultimately to achieve a restful sleep.

How to prepare the environment for receiving or providing reflex treatment at home

The environment in which reflex treatment is to be performed must be a harmonious and silent environment, it can help listen to soft music.

Both the person receiving the therapy and the person giving the massage must sit in a position that gives them comfort.

The person performing the therapy will always observe the patient's reaction, as the visual contact between the two is important to exert more or less pressure, as in some sensitive areas pain may be felt.

The person providing the massage should ensure that the hand holding the foot should be well placed, as well as maintain the relaxed posture of the hands, shoulders and arms.

The guidelines we provide below can be used both for the person performing the massage and if you decide to do the technique yourself.

    We will sit so we are comfortable and we will support the right foot on the left knee, and then when you finish with one foot, do the same with the other.
    With one hand we hold the foot and with the thumb we put pressure on the sole of the foot.
    The pressure we exert must be constant, exerting an intermediate pressure accompanied by circular counterclockwise movements.
    We massage in this way from the fingers to the heel and also massage the fingers and sides of the foot.
    When we finish massage on one foot, we repeat the same steps with the other foot.
    After massage on both feet, we will massage the areas that have been more sensitive or painful with the thumb.
    We will massage the area around where we are in pain until we reach the area that hurts the most. If we feel a lot of pain, we will gently and constantly press the entire sole of the foot, from the fingers to the heel.
    Then we end by massaging the ankle, ankle and foot.

Cases where reflex treatment is not advisable

The reflexotherapy that we have been able to control is an all-natural treatment, although there are situations where it is not advisable to receive this technique.

    In case of acute infections.
    heart disease
    In case of suffering from angina.
    In case of having suffered a myocardial infarction.
    In case of osteoporosis in the legs or feet.
    In the acute processes of fever.
    In case of pregnancy.