How is reflexology performed?

Answer 1

Reflexology is an alternative therapy that involves specific pressure points on the under side of the feet and hands. Each reflex point is said to represent an organ within the body. E.g. If you have a problem with your bladder, usually you will feel very tender in the corresponding point on the foot. A reflexologist is trained in stimulating these areas to treat the complaint. It is a very relaxing treatment to have, resembling a foot massage.

Answer 2

Reflexology is a healing technique that in some cases incorporates massage, based on the belief that the body is divided in to various inter related nerve zones and that the hands and feet are the end points of the nervous system.

Reflexology considers the feet and hands to be divided in to several zones corresponding to different body parts which when stimulated give rise to beneficial flow of energy to the diseased area which has been inhibited of the same due to an incorrect mode of living stemming from a high stress lifestyle, lack of exercise, poor diet and the like.

The applying of pressure to the reflex areas found on the feet and hands has an overall calming effect on the bodily nerves inducing a deep state of relaxation as has been observed in some cases though the results have varied with some individuals having felt no difference to their previous condition after the procedure.

Answer 3

It's the study of certain organs or gland and such in areas of the body.

This is generally used by people you massage other people's feet (lol sorry... but it's true).

Answer

Reflexology is a kind of therapeutic method of reducing pain by stimulating all pressured points on the feet and hands. It is also good in promoting good health and preventing illnesses. Reflexology also relieves different systems like injury and stress.

and it is very beneficial during pregnancy and coping with athritis

Answer 4

reflexology is called reflexology because it involves thumb and finger techniques that relax and work in medical uses, it works you're reflex's in a way you don't know what the reflexologist is doing, its not bad, its good.

Answer 5

Reflexology is performed on the client's feet, and/or hands. There are points on the hands and feet that correspond with other parts of the body (organs, the spine, sinus) through energy lines.

Answer 6

Reflexology promotes healing by stimulating the nerves in the body and encouraging the flow of blood.

Answer 7

Reflexology is based on stimulating points along the soles of the feet and hands to balance the flow of energy throughout the body.

Answer 8

Reflexology works by pressing on the nerve endings that flow through the body and correspond to organ systems. It is accomplished by firm pressure on the soles of the feet.

Answer 9

reflexology may be as effective for promoting good health and for preventing illness as it may be for relieving symptoms of stress, injury, and illness.

Answer 10

Reflexology is used for pressure points which are situated in the palms of hands and foot and it is used as pressure points to provide relief to various ailments in our daily life.