Traditional REFLEXOLOGY Massage;

What is Reflexology?

Reflexology; It is a method that aims to treat the nerves, organs and systems connected to these points by applying pressure to special reflex points on the feet, hands and ears. The first evidence of reflexology massage, which is thought to have been applied for the first time in China 5000 years ago, appeared in Egyptian papyri. In the 20th century, Dr. William Fitzgerald discovered that organs are connected to some points on the feet, and physiotherapist Eunice Ingham, who mapped the points on the hands and feet, laid the foundations of reflexology. Reflexology; It is widely used today as one of the complementary, supportive and reliable alternative medicine methods.

Reflexology practices support the treatment of neurological diseases, physiological disorders such as pain, and psychological disorders such as anxiety and depression.

Reflexology Points; Reflexology points on the hands, feet and ears correspond to certain organs, systems and bones in the body. In this sense, in order to have an effect on organs and systems, it is applied to the lower, upper and side parts of the hands and feet, and to the visible points of the ears, to the reflex points through their maps. The feet are the areas where the points where organs and systems are reflected are widest.

Different organs are stimulated in the right and left feet, which represent the body vertically. All organs on the left side of the body, especially the heart, are represented on the left foot, and organs on the right side, such as the liver, are represented on the right foot. Reflexology points on the hand consist of ten pressure zones.

The interconnection of organs, bones and systems with hands, feet and ears is made possible by nerve endings. Pressure or rubbing applied to the nerve endings with hands and fingers creates electrochemical stimulation. Neurons transmit this warning to the organs to which the nerve endings are connected and stimulate them.

Reflexology Massage;

Hand, ear and foot reflexology practices, which reveal the body’s self-treatment and healing function, are based on special massage techniques. In addition to medical treatments, reflexology massages help physical therapy and rehabilitation, reducing pain and making exercises much easier.

reflexology Applications are generally done on the feet. One of the most important reasons for this is that there are too many nerves passing through the feet. Internal organs such as brain, lungs and liver, musculoskeletal system and endocrine The nerve endings of the glands are located in different parts of the feet.

Reflexology massage, which can be applied to all age groups, is not only used in the treatment of diseases but also to protect health. With this pregnancy Reflexology massage applications are not recommended for women in their period, people with clots in their blood vessels, patients at risk of heart attack, patients with infection and fever.

How is Reflexology Done?

There are some points to consider in reflexology massage applications, which are similar to other massage applications. Reflexology massage must be performed by reflexology experts trained in this field. Another point to consider is the determination of the correct reflex points. Nerve endings in hands, feet and ears are connected to different organs and systems. In order for massages to be effective, especially to support the treatment of specific diseases, it is necessary to apply pressure to the reflex points of the relevant organs. In this sense, determining the correct nerve points forms the basis of reflexology practices.

Applications often made to the soles of the feet begin with thorough rubbing and warming of the feet. Reflexology specialists can also evaluate the structure of the feet and disorders during this initial process. After the reflex points of the feet are determined, pressure is applied to these points with various techniques using hands and fingers. This application is done with wooden sticks as well as fingers.

What are the Mental and Physical Benefits of Reflexology?

• Helping reduce anxiety and stress
• Reducing the feeling of pain and suffering
• Enabling the body to relax by increasing endorphin production
• Reducing insomnia and fatigue due to mental or physical reasons
• Supporting the treatment of chronic or non-chronic diseases
• Accelerating lymph circulation, which has a detoxifying effect
• regulate blood circulation
• regulate blood pressure
• Increasing hormones beneficial for body health
• Stimulating the immune system, which protects the body from diseases
• Stimulating the circulatory, excretory and nervous systems
• Reducing toxins in the body
• Reducing the severity of migraines and headaches
• Increasing concentration by stimulating mental functions
• Increasing joint mobility
• Reducing premenstrual symptoms and menstrual pain

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