What is reflexology? Benefits of foot & body reflexology

Acupressure is a core technique widely used in massage therapy, especially in foot reflexology. It has been shown to support the treatment of musculoskeletal issues, neurological conditions, and blood pressure disorders. In this article, Herbal Spa explores the benefits of foot reflexology, helping you better understand how this natural therapy can improve overall health and well-being.

1. What is reflexology? 

Reflexology is a therapeutic method that involves applying direct pressure to identified reflexology points on the body. This stimulates reflexology points and muscle tissue in the body and promotes the body's recovery and pain relief processes.

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Many studies have proven that the body has 108 reflexology points, including 72 basic reflexology points and 36 vital reflexology points, because they directly affect health and, if pressed incorrectly, can be dangerous. Therefore, Vietnamese traditional medicine believes that reflexology points are closely related to the meridians and important organs in the body. The main purpose of foot & body reflexology is to increase blood circulation through reflexology points. This helps the body balance blood both inside and outside the body.

2. Benefits of foot & body reflexology

2.1. Reduce bone and joint pain; limit the process of joint degeneration

Blood pressure, combined with reflexology, directly affects muscle and nerve tissue cells. This promotes blood circulation, helps relax muscles, and effectively relieves pain. Reflexology massage increases muscle strength and flexibility, heals micro-traumas quickly, and leaves few post-traumatic sequelae.

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Foot & body reflexology reduces bone and joint pain

2.2. Reduce stress and anxiety

Mechanical effects from foot & body reflexology have been proven to effectively reduce stress and relax the mind. In a 2014 study, cardiac surgery patients received 20 minutes of foot reflexology treatment per day for 4 days. The results showed that people who were treated with foot reflexology had significantly reduced anxiety levels compared to those who were not treated with this method.

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Foot reflexology can reduce stress and anxiety

2.3. Foot & body massage improves nervous system function

Foot & body reflexology directly affects sensory nerves (tactile organs) in the skin and reflexology points on the body. This increases the body's ability to react, and functions become more flexible. 

In addition, some studies have shown that foot & body reflexology can help

• Strengthen the immune system, 
• Balance hormones, 
• Support the treatment of infections and colds,
• Support cancer treatment
• Enhance fertility 
• Improve digestion 
• Treat numbness in the limbs
• Recover motor paralysis after stroke, cerebral palsy, damage to peripheral nerve V, nerve VII,...

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3. Tips for getting foot & body reflexology

Foot & body reflexology is a therapeutic method that offers numerous health benefits, from improving circulation to relieving stress. However, to maximize the results, it’s important to follow some essential guidelines, starting with a key tip for a massage that ensures a safe and effective experience.

• If you are pregnant, especially in the first 3 months of pregnancy, you should avoid getting foot & body reflexology.

• You should not have a reflexology massage on your feet and body as soon as you are pregnant. just had a full meal or when you are hungry. This avoids negative effects on the stomach. 

• If you have heart disease, you should limit reflexology. If so, you should ask your therapist to apply gentle pressure to limit the risk. 

• If you have open wounds, you should also avoid foot & body reflexology massages.

• If you have diabetes, you should not do reflexology.

Tips for getting foot & body reflexology

4. Is foot & body reflexology painful? 

Depending on each case, foot & body reflexology can cause mild pain. If you are doing reflexology for the first time, you may feel pain and discomfort. However, if you have never had reflexology on your feet and body before, the reflexology points can easily get clogged because they have never been strongly stimulated. This will cause sharp pain at reflexology points. 

In addition, people who are doing reflexology for the first time do not know how to relax their bodies, so they are more susceptible to pain. However, the pain will gradually decrease once you get used to reflexology because, at that time, your body will be completely relaxed. Additionally, pain during foot reflexology may be caused by too much pressure from your therapist. So when you feel too much pain, you should tell your therapist to adjust the pressure to suit your needs. 

Each pressure point has a different operating principle. Depending on the reflexology point being pressed, you will feel pain at different levels. In particular, reflexology on the shoulders, neck, and back will cause more pain than reflexology on the legs. However, when you feel pain, the reflexology point gradually heats up to achieve pain relief later.

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5. How often can you have reflexology? 

Regular foot & body reflexology is the best way for your body to maximize the benefits of this method. Reflexology sessions can take place weekly, biweekly, or monthly. 

This also depends on your body's needs. If you have no health problems and are using reflexology as a health care method, you should maintain it monthly. If you are suffering from certain medical problems or you often feel stressed and tired, receiving reflexology treatment weekly or twice a week will be more effective. 

6. Conclusion

Daily health care is important for good health. Even if you don't have a serious medical problem, stress, fatigue, and other psychological and mental problems all damage and reduce your quality of life. Using reflexology as a health option allows your body to relax, boost immunity, and prevent disease. 

Herbal Spa is designed to effectively combine reflexology with foot and body massage treatments. This helps your body fully benefit from body massage therapy. It doesn't just stop at the foot or body reflexology massage; it is the time when your body is most perfectly relaxed and restored to energy. Book an appointment now at Herbal Spa to receive the hottest discounts.

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