Thanks to Chinese medicine, treatment by massaging a certain point of organs on the foot has become widely known. It is known that the human foot is a kind of control panel for the body, on which biologically active points associated with internal organs are concentrated. No wonder walking barefoot on freshly cut grass or small pebbles brings a pleasant feeling. During this process, a mechanical effect on the points of the foot occurs, which stimulates the corresponding organs, improving blood flow and increasing the general tone of the body.
Acupressure - a simple and affordable method of healing
The acupressure technique is the younger sister of acupuncture, it uses all the same points at which acupuncture needles are inserted. However, acupressure does not accept the use of piercing objects, which guarantees a softer and safer, but effective treatment. Metal needles in this case are replaced with your own fingers or the hands of a massage therapist.
Biological points on the foot
Based on theoretical knowledge extracted from traditional Chinese medicine, we note that a peculiar pattern of biologically active points and zones of influence on each of the existing organs is located on the feet. Over time, the body accumulates toxins and toxins that impede normal blood circulation and thereby provoke various diseases. By massaging the legs, you can affect the active points on the foot, stimulating work and creating a balance of the general condition of the body as a whole.
By massaging the feet, one can relieve nervous stress, a state of fatigue and psycho-emotional arousal, strengthen the protective mechanisms of the whole organism, improve metabolism, normalize the nervous system, cure gynecological diseases and much more.
Reflexology as a method of non-drug treatment
Reflexology is a method of non-drug therapy, firmly entrenched in Western medicine. Foot massage will help not only patients, but also healthy people who want to strengthen their immunity and nervous system. By acting on the points on the foot that are responsible for the organs, you can effectively affect the body: to reduce coughing attacks, just massage the tracheal point, and to normalize the digestive process, you can gently massage the points of the stomach and intestines. A narrow strip of the entire inner surface of the foot is connected with the spine. By systematically acting on these points, it is possible to alleviate the condition of osteochondrosis, radiculitis, myositis, lumbago.
By pressing on the points of the corresponding organ, you can remove, for example, heart palpitations, affect the urinary system and even cure chronic diseases.
Varieties of biological points
The points on the foot responsible for the organs have their exact location. Their location is determined on 14 lines, also called meridians. Each meridian has its own name: "Master of the heart", "Tutor" or "Three-stage heater."
Each meridian has three types of points:
- An exciting point (one on each meridian), its activation stimulates the performance of organs associated with a particular meridian.
- Harmonizing points. The impact on these zones located at both ends of the meridian relaxes and creates a harmonious work of organs related to this type of meridian.
- Soothing point (one for each meridian). It creates the feeling of the most pleasant and painless massage, calms the nerves, relaxes the body.
Projection of the internal organs on the feet
Each organ of the human body can be reflected on the "canvas" of the foot. For the most clear view of the projection of each organ, one can imagine the feet located next to each other and the person depicted on them in the embryo position facing forward.
- Thus, the toes will reflect the area of the head, while massaging the pillows of the fingers affects the back of the head, and the upper surface from the side of the nail affects the face.
- The inner edges of the sole will reflect the middle of the body and the spine, the outer arch of the foot will correspond to the face, and the fingertips to the back of the skull.
- Both heels correspond to the buttocks.
- Ankle joint reflects genitals.
- The points of the shoulders are located on the outside of the heel in the area of the little fingers.
The principle of massage
During the massage, pain points can be detected that signal a weakening of one or another organ, these areas should be given more attention. It is important to understand that pressing acupuncture points on the foot alone does not help one's health, it is necessary to touch the neighboring areas with massage, even if they do not give painful sensations. During the massage, pressure should be alternated on the pain points and pauses between them. The result of proper treatment of the pain zone should be the disappearance of any unpleasant sensations. Each such point warms up for at least a minute.
Emotional and spiritual connection
Points on the feet of a person are associated with almost all internal organs, glands and limbs in his body. In addition to fulfilling their physiological purpose, the organs are responsible for the emotional and spiritual development of a person.
For example, in the spleen projected on the left foot, the traits traditionally attributed to women are concentrated - grumpiness and anger. The area of the heart is located on both feet, and yet it is reflected more on the left foot, which is a confirmation of the emotional female essence. Similarly to the heart, liver zones are present on both feet, however, the projection of the organ prevails on the right foot, which is associated with gross masculine qualities, lively disposition, anger and perseverance. The same applies to other organs, therefore, for physical health and spiritual purity, you need to monitor the health of each organ.
Where to start foot massage?
For the healing of the whole body and the prevention of diseases, it is necessary to conduct a comprehensive massage of the feet. Procedures are preferably carried out every evening immediately before bedtime.
Before the massage, you should stretch your feet for several minutes, walking barefoot, climbing on toes or alternating the transfer of body weight from the outer edges of the feet to the inside. At the end of the warm-up, you can arrange a warm foot bath.
For self-massage, you should take a comfortable position with the goal of the most complete relaxation of the legs:
- Resting the foot so that the foot was conveniently located on the chair.
- Bending the leg so that the foot rests comfortably on the thigh of the second leg.
- In the supine position, raise and bend the leg.
Some simple self-massage rules
Massage should be done with warm hands, preheating massage oil in them so that the points on the foot that are responsible for the organs are stretched neatly, but efficiently. You need to act on the feet with both hands, use all your fingers, alternating massaging them with knuckles and fists, moving from the tips of the toes to the heel.
- During the general massage , the sole should be treated most carefully, while the fingers can be gently and accurately stretched, going from the nail to the base.
- Each finger needs to be massaged separately.
- Do not forget about the ankle and ankle, gently massaging them in a circular motion.
- You can alternate various techniques: plucking, light strokes, rubbing, stroking, intermittent touch.
At the end of the procedure, it will be useful to walk along the massage tuberous rug, shifting from foot to foot and alternating body transfer to each foot.
Contraindications for acupressure
- Severe diseases of the cardiovascular system.
- The period of pregnancy and lactation.
- Strong overwork.
- Skin diseases on the feet in the form of suppuration and lichen.
Massive Points on the foot, those responsible for the organs may not have a positive effect in case of serious diseases requiring immediate medical attention. The use of acupressure techniques may be useful as additional treatment, anesthesia and strengthening the body as a whole.
How to extract the greatest effect from the procedure?
- To begin with, you should take the most comfortable position in the chair, on the bed or on the floor.
- You can turn on relaxing music, get distracted from spring sounds-irritants, turn off the phone for a while.
- First, find the point you want. If the massage is performed for the first time, the scheme of points on the foot can help.
- Having slightly pressed on the necessary point, it is necessary to carry out circular movements, at the same time without taking a finger from a biological point.
- The duration of the manipulations should be no more than 5 minutes. The result of such massage, as a rule, comes quickly and has a long-lasting effect.
Foot: points, organs that are directly related to them - additional useful tricks
- In a small box measuring 50 * 50 cm, filled with pebbles or legumes, you can spend barefoot walking in place for 10-15 minutes. In summer, if possible, walk barefoot more often on grass, sand, and pebbles.
- Contrast foot shower is a great addition to acupressure, and it also hardens the body well.
- Figurative breathing. In a sitting position, relaxing the body, with free and light breathing, you should shift your attention to the feet, imagining that they are breathing. A kind of meditation can be continued for 4-5 minutes.
- Compresses with honey favorably affect blood vessels and skin, preparing massage points for further actions. After treating the feet with honey, you should put plastic bags on them and cotton socks on top. It is desirable to carry out such applications in the evening: during the night, the skin of the legs absorbs the beneficial elements of honey, and by morning the feet will become silky, corns will disappear, and well-being will increase.