With the growing support of holistic medicine and natural therapy, now more than ever is there a solid base of support for Eastern therapies and treatments in the West. Dangerous pharmaceuticals and ineffective treatments have driven disillusioned patients to seek new procedures in dietary therapy, traditional Chinese medicine, and especially massage therapy. The increased support and acceptance is causing talented practitioners of these traditional and all natural medicines to crop up around the country.
One of these ancient procedures to be rediscovered in the West is foot reflexology. Foot reflexology is one of the oldest treatments in traditional Chinese medicine, and has been one of the most effective methods of Eastern pain relief to date. As a form of zone therapy, the tenets of reflexology teach that applying pressure to certain extremities of the body in specific zones will elicit reflexes or reactions in other areas of the body. Treatment is effective for pain relief, non-invasive, and even enjoyable when supplemented with body massage and aroma therapy.
How It Works
One of the tenants of traditional Chinese medicine is the idea of Qi. A body's Qi is the natural flow of energy within a body along channels, or meridians. A healthy human has a steady, unimpeded flow of Qi which will keep internal balance and systems functioning normally. However, disrupting Qi will cause the aches, pains, and health issues that Eastern medicines work so hard to treat.
Foot reflexology is a form of foot massage that loosens the flow of Qi. Basically the feet contain a reflective blueprint of the rest of the body. Trained and measured foot massage will free the Qi at specific organs around the body. Without using creams or oils, a foot reflexology practitioner can achieve pain relief and anxiety relief by stimulating certain pressure zones on the feet and hands.
For example, the body has natural ways to limit the symptoms of common ailments like migraines. One of the more common reflexology points to achieve this resides in between the big toe and the second toe. Simply apply pressure using your thumb to the spot between the two toes, and rub for about a minute. Pain relief should be substantial, and without the use of addictive pharmaceuticals that Western doctors love to prescribe.
Supplemental Therapies
Another benefit of reflexology is how easily it works with other forms of Eastern pain relief therapy. The ideas and common themes of Chinese foot massage perfectly align with the Qi balancing practices of hot stone massage, acupuncture, and shiatsu massage. Foot reflexology can be seamlessly integrated into a holistic medicine regimen for wellness, and a relaxing place to build a burgeoning appreciation for traditional Chinese medicines.
A visit will typically include detailed health information being taken, some relaxing aroma therapy, and maybe even light meditation. Patients are encouraged to wear light, loose fitting clothing to ease the work, and body massage is implemented to loosen up. Then, depending on your needs, the reflexology specialist will go to work using hot stone massage and foot massage for a full body relaxation and all natural pain relief.
You've tried the Western methods of pain relief and medicine, why continue to use them if they're ineffective? Traditional Chinese medicine has helped billions of people throughout history find pain relief and improved wellbeing. Find out what foot reflexology can do for you by calling today.
