How to Perform Foot Reflexology

Preforming foot reflexology is the process of pressure massage on the foot, pinpointing certain points on the foot to cure or possibly prevent disease. This is based on the premise that the nerve areas start at the bottom of the feet at the toes and end at the top of the head, including all the organs along the way. Ancient history shows people have practiced foot reflexology by walking over rocks or stones without shoes. Foot reflexology has been used in India, China and Egypt for thousands of years up to modern times.

Things You'll Need

• Lotion
• Essential oils

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Instructions

• 1

  Start with either foot and place the palms of both hands on the heel of the foot, wrapping the fingers around the heel to touch the Achilles tendon. Squeeze the heel several times, then move slowly up the foot, squeezing the foot. At the toes, squeeze with the thumbs. Then move to the other foot, repeating the same procedure.

• 2

  Using the thumb, press just below the big toe for two to three seconds, then using circular motion, move the thumb under the big toe. Continue this under the four other toes, moving from the left to the right. Move along the ball of the foot, moving down slightly as you go, three more times. Alternate this on each foot two more times.

• 3

  Place one hand near the ankle over the top of the foot, the other hand wrapped around with the thumb just below the ball of the foot. Press and use a circular motion hold down the thumb for four seconds, working across the foot in a line until you have reached the middle of the foot. Repeat this massage procedure on the other foot.

• 4

  Begin with either foot, press down with the both thumbs in the middle of the foot and hold for two seconds. Moving down and outward slightly towards the heel, using the thumbs, press and hold again. Repeat this step two more times, working down and outward each time.