Reflex points can be manipulated through acupuncture, acupressure, or reflexology massage to stimulate nerve endings and support healthy body functions. Reflexology uses reflex points on the hands, feet, and ears, while acupuncture and acupressure use reflex points identified in traditional Chinese medicine. These therapies can relieve muscle tension, manage stress, relieve pain, soothe nausea, and improve mood. They are believed to offer benefits to patients suffering from chronic pain conditions, cancer, depression, anxiety, and nausea.
A reflex point is a point on the body that can be manipulated through acupuncture, acupressure, or reflexology massage to stimulate nerve endings and support healthy body functions. The reflex point systems for reflexology and acupuncture/acupressure are generally different. Reflexology uses a system of reflex points on the hands, feet and ears to stimulate the nervous system and support health. Acupuncture and acupressure generally use the reflex points identified in traditional Chinese medicine. These hundreds of reflex points are normally distributed throughout the body.
While reflexology and acupuncture/acupressure typically use slightly different methods, the goal is essentially the same. Both therapy systems usually seek to support nerve health throughout the body and, therefore, support the health of the body as a whole. Reflexologists generally believe that reflex points on the hands, feet, and ears can be manipulated to support the health of various organs and corresponding physiological systems. A reflexology chart can help laymen understand how each reflex point corresponds to each organ or area of the body.
Acupuncture and acupressure are generally considered to be basically the same discipline. Both therapeutic systems typically rely on the manipulation of pressure points or reflexes along the meridians of the body. According to traditional Chinese medicine, manipulating these pressure points helps support an abundant flow of vital energy, or ch’i, throughout the body. There are nearly 800 reflex points typically used in acupuncture/acupressure, each with their own specific purpose, and are located throughout the body. Acupuncture generally stimulates each reflex point via insertion of a fine needle, while acupressure stimulates each reflex point via fingertip massage or specialized tools.
These treatment systems are typically not used to diagnose medical conditions and are usually not even considered adequate to treat most medical conditions. They may, however, offer benefits for some minor medical conditions, such as nausea caused by motion sickness or pregnancy. Manipulating the reflex points through reflexology, acupuncture or acupressure is believed by many to provide valuable complementary therapy, even for those suffering from serious illnesses.
Studies seem to suggest that these therapeutic systems can relieve muscle tension and stimulate the production of endorphins, to manage stress and relieve pain. They also offer compelling evidence that manipulating reflex points can soothe nausea and improve mood. They are believed to offer tremendous benefits to patients suffering from chronic pain conditions, cancer, depression, anxiety and nausea.
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