Foot Massage And Reflexology Technique

Foot massage, also known as foot reflexology technique has a Chinese origin and dates back more than 3,000 years and is used as a healing therapy in the prevention and treatment of many health ailments.

Some even claim that foot massage dates back to ancient Egyptian times due to archaeological findings and cave drawings in Egypt.

The principles of foot massage and reflexology techniques stem from the premise that the meridian network connects all organs, tissues and cells in our body. Each organ in the human body is connected with a specific reflex point on the foot through an intermediary of 300 nerves. A trained foot reflexologist can apply pressure on various meridians or energy lines on the sole and side of the feet to determine the cause of illness.

By applying pressure at these reflex points, reflexology therapy is good for stimulating the active internal organs, and to improve the circulation of blood and lymph. Thus, an individual can benefit from top to toe all through the application of quality reflexology technique on the foot.

The principles of reflexology massage however are not in congruence with western allopathic medicine. Western medicine merely views the foot as a body part comprised of bones, joints and ligaments.

However, foot massage and reflexology techniques are fast gaining increased acceptance and popularity as an alternative health therapy and treatment. Advocates of foot massage believe it can assist in the healing of not only minor ailments like colds, but also more serious ailments as well such as constipation problems, liver dysfunction, skin allergies, chronic headaches, etc.

As with most Oriental healing techniques, foot reflexology is a “holistic” treatment. It focuses on treating the whole person and not just the symptoms of any particular ailment.

While Western medicine may offer a speedy recovery along with the side effects that often accompany them, foot massage therapy may be a slower and more gradual process. A series of visits may be necessary to strengthen the body and restore it back to balance.

Unless you are fortunate enough to access and experience foot massage and reflexology therapy while living or travelling in the east, a session of foot reflexology may set you back as much as US$40-100. Thus, over a period of time it can prove to be an expensive exercise.

However, for both practitioners and devotees of the therapy, the cost of good health is well worth it and to pay a fair price for a quality foot massage using reflexology technique and the benefits it provides is well justified.