Reflexology also called zone therapy and acupressure which involves stimulating deep massaging ,applying pressure to various points on hands and feet.A map of reflexologist indicates ,parts of the hands and feet correspond to various organ and body systems.Patients sits or lies down on couch.If he feels pain in area pressed,it reflects weakness,imbalances or illness in corresponding body parts.Degree of pressure vary with condition.Light pressure is applied in acute pain and swelling,loose or weak muscle or r if patient suffer from hypertension,severe anaemia or heart problem.Hard pressure is applied if patient is not excessively tired.The points and surrounding area can be massaged in circular movements.clockwise 2-3 cyclesper sec.Pressure should be applied intermittently ,not continuously.excessive painful pressure should be avoided.Duration -1 to 5 minutesfor each point and each session for 10 to 30 min.Regular massage of palm and soles of feet for 5 to 10 min.for adults and 2 to 5 min.for child .
Precautions-1)treatment room should be warm and ventilated 2)practitioner's hand should be clean and warm and nails trimmed.3)Before giving treatment, a gap of about 2 hours after meal should be given.4)Do not treat heart patient,pregnant women,new born babies,serious cases,persons intoxicated with alcohol and person having fractures.5)Skin surfaces having contusions,scars,infections should be avoided.6)if disease aggravates stop treatment. 6)Patient should avoid food and drink which are hot,spicy,sour,icy in nature.7)The patient should be advised to adopt a healthful life-style,put on naturopathic diet and should take positive attitude towards life.
Benefits-1)It improves blood circulation.2)It tone up endocrine glands.3)It helps clear lymph blockage and removal of metabolic wastes.4)It is effective in relieving -a)constipation b)asthma c)stress states d) headaches e)bladder problem.f)kidney stones and gallstones
Conclusion-By stimulating neural pathway ,energy blockages are cleared and stress ,pain,discomfort are relieved .It is valuable theraputic system for maintaining health and preventing disease.