Reflexology is a type of therapy performed by a physical therapist or acupuncturist that uses the stimulation of points in the body, called nerve plexuses, such as feet, hands, nose, skull and ears, to combat physical and mental problems.
Foot reflexology is the most commonly used type of reflexology and involves applying pressure to the points of the foot to balance the body’s energy and prevent the onset of disease and health problems.
- Normally.
- The physical therapist presses several areas of the foot with the thumb.
- Looking for energy imbalances that can manifest by a sensitivity in place or a feeling of sand under the skin.
- After finding the imbalance points.
- The physical therapist gives a small massage that stimulates the natural healing processes of the affected area.
Plantar reflexology is a massage therapy technique that, by putting pressure on different regions of the foot, reflexively affects the corresponding organs, revitalizes them and rebalances the body.
This technique provides well-being and relaxation, as it promotes the release of toxins from the body, being used to prevent and treat diseases and other health conditions such as insomnia, stress, blood circulation problems, hormonal problems. , constipation, labyrinthitis, renal tartar, asthma, hypertension, migraine, back pain and sinusitis, for example.
Below is an example of a step-by-step reflexology massage to relieve anxiety:
In addition to this massage, to control anxiety it is important to perform activities that you enjoy, exercise like walking and avoid negative thoughts.
See other reflexology massages to relieve constipation and heartburn.