There is a "map" of the body on our hands, just like on the feet. Every part of our organism, including the organs, corresponds to a reflex point on our hands. By applying pressure to these points you can stimulate a nerve impulse in the connected organ / apparatus and cause a relaxation response. When a muscle is released, the blood vessels open, circulation increases and therefore the availability of nutrients and oxygen for that specific part of the body.
Steps
Step 1. Use hand reflexology on yourself to relieve symptoms of headaches, constipation and shoulder pain
You need to apply more pressure than foot reflexology, because the reflex points are deeper.
Step 2. Sit in a comfortable chair in a dark and quiet room
Step 3. Try to relax by putting your favorite lotion on your hands
Professional reflexologists don't usually use it, but it doesn't hurt.
Step 4. Massage the lotion into your hands for several minutes or until completely absorbed
In this way the hands will be well relaxed, more flexible and ready to receive the reflexology session. Make sure it's not a greasy or greasy cream or your fingers will slip.
Step 5. Close your eyes and focus on the aching area of your body
Sometimes you just feel that this area is out of alignment.
Step 6. Consult a reflexology chart to find the points that correspond to the area of the body you want to work on
For example: you have pain in your left shoulder and on the chart you have verified that it corresponds to a point on the little finger of the left hand.
Step 7. Press the reflex point firmly
You can gradually increase the intensity to be sure to "awaken" the reflex, but release immediately if you feel pain.
Step 8. Hold the pressure for 30 seconds and release
Step 9. Wait a couple of seconds and repeat the process
You can press for another 30 seconds or pulse intermittently for half a minute.
Step 10. If a tool is not comfortable for you to apply pressure, use your finger or thumb
In this case, make circular movements on the same reflex point for 5 seconds, then reverse the direction of rotation and continue for another 5 seconds. Repeat this movement several times.
Step 11. Practice reflexology on the whole hand and on both hands paying more attention to problem areas
Step 12. When finished, sit quietly for at least 10 minutes
If you can, lie down and rest for half an hour.
Step 13. Drink plenty of water in the first few hours after your reflexology session
In this way, you eliminate the toxins released by the body and muscles during the session.
Advice
- Always work on the pressure points on both hands to keep your body out of alignment.
- The theory behind hand reflexology is that if there is something wrong with the body, you will feel the point reflected in the hand differently when you press it. It could be harder or softer, softer or even "crunchy". If, by touching your hand, you feel a sore spot, you can check the corresponding area of the body on a reflexology chart.
- Hand reflexology gives the same results as the other parts of the body, albeit with slower times.
- Although a dark, quiet room is the best place to practice reflexology, you can do it anywhere, even on an airplane or in the office.
- When you practice a hand reflexology session with a friend, sit opposite each other at a table and place a cloth under his hands and wrists to keep them as relaxed as possible.
- If you have arthritis, and using your thumbs and fingers proves to be a painful task, you can use other objects to put pressure on the reflex points. You can also buy special tools, but they are quite expensive. Use items you have around the house, such as a small ball to squeeze or roll over your hand, or a curler. If you find it difficult to crush, put the object on the table and roll it with the palm of your hand, pressing more on the reflex points.
Warnings
- Do not practice reflexology on the hand if it is injured. Use another pressure zone such as the foot or ear until the hand is healed.
- Reflexology is a complementary healing technique. Do not self-diagnose and self-treat if you have a serious illness. See a doctor.
