Reflexology is a specific training. It utilizes a microsystem like the bottom of the foot. There are charts to guide the practitioner in applying pressure. You should apply pressure to different body parts to stimulate a response in another part of the body.
Massage the lower arch-edge of your foot for 5-10 minutes. This area corresponds to your lumbar area and will help relieve general back pain.
Support your right foot with your left hand and use your right thumb to work all of the spine reflexes that are located along the inside edge of your foot, from the tip of your big toe all the way to your ankle. Starting at your toe, press your thumb firmly into the skin and move slowly along the whole length of your foot so you are sure to press every reflex spot.
Use your index finger and thumb to press gently on the area. Move your finger and thumb back and forth, bringing them together and then sliding them apart. [6] X Trustworthy Source PubMed Central Journal archive from the U. S. National Institutes of Health Go to source
Apply pressure with your thumb to the area just beneath the base of your toes, first on the sole of your foot and then on the top of your foot. When you work the sole of your foot, you can also press your knuckles deeply into those reflexes. Use a lighter touch for the same reflex points located on the tops of your feet because that area is more bony and sensitive.
On the palm of your hand, the area for your shoulders and upper back is located just beneath your pointer and middle fingers. There is also a reflex point for the upper back on your palm just below the base of your thumb, on the outside of your hand. Always work the reflex points on both hands; your left shoulder reflexes are at the base of your left pinky and your right shoulder reflexes are at the base of your right pinky.
