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What are the benefits?
Reflexology may help you feel less stressed, more relaxed, and more energised. But the benefits can also go deeper.
Some people with certain medical conditions find that they feel less pain and discomfort if they have less stress, and reflexology can help to achieve that. Studies suggest that the psychological benefits of the therapy help to boost feelings of well-being and often make it easier for people to manage their conditions.
How does it work?
There are different theories around the exact way that reflexology works, but the main concept of all is that different areas of the feet are linked to specific body parts, and that putting pressure on one area of the foot can have an effect on the organ that it corresponds with.
According to zone theory, a foot is divided into five zones that run from toe to heel: The big toe is zone 1, and the pinky toe is zone 5. The body is divided into 10 zones that run from head to foot. Zone 1 aligns with the left and right center of the body, and zone 5 aligns with the left and right sides of the body. When you place pressure on zone 1 in the foot, it can relieve pain in the part of the body that’s linked to that area.
Pressing on different areas of the feet in a calming way stimulates the nerves there, which sends a message to the central nervous system. This helps to relax the body and has positive effects on your breathing, blood flow, immune response, and more.
How can it help me?
With continued reflexology sessions, it may ease:
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Anxiety among people who've had heart surgery
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Pain during labor
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Arthritis pain
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Some symptoms of multiple sclerosis, like fatigue and uncomfortable skin sensations
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Emotional and physical pain caused by cancer
It may also help:
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Improve sinus issues
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Relieve back pain
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Ease constipation