There is no mysticism in the fact that through the points on the feet it is possible to influence the work of internal organs. The soles and palms of a person are the main organs of touch, on which there are up to 72 thousand nerve endings. You can use – for example, by massaging only the feet, it is possible to achieve relaxation of the whole body, and by lowering the feet into the water – relax the entire nervous system, and when the feet get warm – together with them the whole body is warmed. Therefore, acupressure of the feet – an effective way to relieve pain and alleviate the condition of all organs and systems of the body.
Acupressure foot massage: how to relieve tension in the back
First of all, you need to find the “spine” on the foot. To do this, sit on the floor with your legs crossed. You need to take the left or right foot in your hand. So, the line that connects the heel and thumb – spine projection.
Next, try to divide this line visually into parts: sacrum, lower back, thoracic and cervical. Then with your thumb, making an effort, wash this line, going from heel to toe. If there are problems in the spine, they are felt in the form of painful points.
During acupressure there is no direct effect on the spine, however, it is possible to achieve relaxation of those nerve endings that affect the appearance of tension in the back. Thus, it is possible to achieve relaxation after the first application of acupressure of the feet.
How to do acupressure of the feet yourself
Preparatory measures. Wash hands and feet with warm water and dry with a towel, warm the massage oil a little.
Body position. Sit cross-legged. If you feel tension in your back, you should provide yourself with support for the buttocks and back. Under the knee of the leg that will be massaged, you need to put a roller, grab the foot.
Acupressure foot massage. Both feet should be lubricated with warm oil. After that, the legs are stretched in turn. First you need to rub the sole from the heel to the fingers and back, pull and twist each finger, squeeze the foot several times on the sides. Then you can begin to massage the reflex zones, using strong pressure and rubbing with your thumb.
After the acupressure of the foot is completed, the foot should be stroked, when it is relaxed, it should be twisted, working out the joints. At the same time, it is important that the leg is not in a tense state and all movements are performed exclusively with the help of the hands.
Also, acupressure of the foot can be performed using the elbow – it is quite convenient and requires less effort.
How often should acupressure of the feet be done? It is necessary to carry out acupressure of each leg for 5 minutes and repeat it every day or every other day.
The use of acupressure of the feet should be abandoned in case of infectious diseases that are accompanied by fever. Also, this procedure is contraindicated in case of tumors or dangerous metastases, varicose veins, inflammation of the joints of the feet (only reflexogenic zones are allowed to be massaged, without touching the joints). In addition, you should refrain from massaging subcutaneous seals and fungal infections, birthmarks and warts.
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