1. The function of foot massage
People’s body uses metabolism to eliminate wastes and toxins from the body, including the five Tibetan organs and the lymphatic system. , large intestine and skin tissue are all important organs for detoxification. If these organs are malfunctioning or weakened, they are usually not seen or even felt.
Due to the special structure of the human body, all organs have nerves extending to the feet, and the peripheral nerve blocks are the so-called reflex zones. Clinical experiments have proved that the combination of human feet is the epitome of the three-dimensional distribution of human organs and tissues. When the organs or glands in the body are abnormal, the reflex areas of the feet will have crystal deposits and become (pain points). Each pain point has a different tactile response. Some are like sand, some are granular, and some only feel swollen. When stimulated, it will naturally accelerate the elimination of toxins and wastes deposited around the tissue, thus achieving the effect of curative effect. This is what is now called in medicine (third medicine), which uses the regeneration ability of stimulating cells and tissues to allow organs to self-recover and maintain Physiotherapy for normal function. (Generally, injections and medicines are called the first medicine, and physical therapy or ultrasound, far-infrared radiation, etc. are the second medicines).
Acupoint map of foot massage
Foot massage is also a kind of third medicine, which has been paid more and more attention by the medical community. Foot massage has the following functions: promote blood circulation smooth. Clear the obstacles of the human body’s energy circulation pipeline. Promote normal function of organ parts and coordination among various organ systems. Improve the balance of endocrine, ease the tension of the system. Excretion of toxins and debris in the body, maintain health. Strengthen metabolism and maintain youthful vitality. Stimulates cell viability and prevents aging. Restore the function of degenerated organs and prevent illness.
If you have less strength, you can use two chopsticks thick cylindrical objects or glass balls to help massage, the effect is more obvious! Massage anywhere from 2 minutes to 5 minutes! Note, after the massage, drink the right amount of water!
2. Reflex area icons and precautions for foot massage
1. If you want beauty, then rub your lungs (both left and right ) and transverse colon-descending colon-S-shaped colon, massage the two parts for 5 minutes each, which has the effect of detoxification!
2. If you have high blood pressure, heart disease, etc., then massage the inner joint under the thumb and the heart, which has the effect of dredging blood vessels;
3. If there is If you have frequent headaches, wind-cold, etc., then rub the inside and both sides of the thumb to deepen the oxygen supply to the brain;
4. If the cervical spine-back spine-lumbar spine-caudal spine disease, then rub Press the outside point under the thumb to start to bow, pay attention, not the instep, nor the sole of the foot, but the inner part of the foot! It has the effect of clearing the meridians;
5. If motion sickness, then often rub the ring finger and the base of the little finger 1CM;
6. If the child has anorexia and the adult has anorexia, then Massage the part of the stomach as shown in the picture; it can enhance the secretion of gastric juice;
7. If the shoulder hurts after sleeping, then massage the ring finger to the outside, and the range can be appropriately expanded;
8. If the kidney is not good, just press the kidney, but the force should not be too strong, otherwise the internal organs will be injured!
9. Insomnia, rub your heels!
10. The eye reflex area is located in the frontal sinus reflex area of the second toe and third toe on the soles of both feet to the root of the middle phalanx. The reflex area of the right eye is on the left foot, and the reflex area of the left eye is on the right foot. Not limited to a specific acupuncture point.
11. Rubbing the soles of the feet hundreds of times every night is good for the body. There are many acupuncture points on the soles of the feet. The average person will not know the specific points. . Try it. You can tell your family and friends.
12. There are many acupoints on the feet. Through acupoint massage, it can eliminate people’s fatigue, reduce stress and treat insomnia. Desirable acupoints Zusanli, Taichong, Sanyinjiao and so on. If you have insomnia, you don’t need to press your feet, you can press your ears. Pinch the entire ear with your hands, use your thumb to warm the back of the ear first, then use your index finger to rub the inside of the ear from top to bottom, and massage the part below the ear and the jaw. Finally, pinch your face (it should be said that the whole face) is hot. Sooner or later, pack your spirits! !
13. The operation steps of foot massage are: steam your feet or wash your feet for about 20 minutes before massaging, so that the pores of the feet are opened, wipe and wrap the feet with a hot towel, press For the left foot, the sequence is the sole, the inner side, the outer side, and the dorsum of the foot. The massage time is generally 30 to 45 minutes.
Be careful not to use too much force, it will be counterproductive! ! Don’t believe the words “the more pain the better”!
Third, foot massage techniques
Method 1 (preparation):
preparation Type, which refers to the basic preparation before foot massage, has the function of soothing and warming up. The procedure is as follows:
1. Cleaning method: Prepare warm water, soak the soles of the feet first, and wash them. Its intention is to focus on the hygiene that should be performed when the soles of the feet are massaged. Warm water has the advantage of making blood circulation, and the soaking effect below the calf is better.
2. Hot compress method: Use a towel to hot compress the soles of the feet, which is intended to promote blood circulation and relieve tense foot muscles. If soaking equipment is not available, heat compresses can also be used for cleaning purposes.
3. Gently rubbing method: Gently rub with fingers and apply to the feet. It can expand the microvessels of the epidermis of the soles of the feet, accelerate the circulation of blood and lymph, and relax the mind; rub it gently to the heart to help the venous blood return to the heart, reducing the burden on the heart.
4. Kneading method: The kneading method of kneading is a single rotary motion friction with the thumb pulp on the surface of the muscle or skin; kneading is a pinch action formed by the thumb and the index finger. It can soothe muscle tissue, relax and soften the sole muscles of the feet, and nerve tissue, etc., as well as muscle cells with sufficient nutrients.
5. Exercise method: sports-style movement of each joint of the foot, vertical traction of each joint and movable joint, massage of the toes and foot bone joints, and kneading of the posterior ligament of the foot, which can eliminate tension and relax the foot Joints and ligaments tightness.
The second method (operational type):
After the preparatory warm-up, after the feet are relaxed, you can start to enter the reflex zone massage stage, here It is called (operational type), and its method is used to stimulate the reflex area to prevent diseases and health care of the body. You can strengthen the treatment according to your personal situation, or focus on the areas you want to improve. The operation method is superior to the three finger operation methods of finger, finger pulp, and finger side, and then combined with sliding pressing method, pushing method and pinching method. The cross application is integrated into the following operation methods, which are described as follows:
1. Finger sliding pressing method
Make a fist to fix, convex and concave index finger, bend the second joint of the index finger into a finger shape, use the wrist as the pressure axis to drive the joint Slide the face left and right, and apply pressure by sliding in the same direction on the reflex area of the sole of the foot. In order to avoid hurting the fingers, the joints must be well bent. Use the apex of the joints to exert force, or use auxiliary rods instead, which can save effort and effectively achieve in-depth results. Apply to the reflex area of the entire sole of the foot, or to strengthen the stimulation massage, this is the (press) method. At the same time, the operation of the thumb and finger should be avoided, because it is easy to be injured and affect the function of the finger.
2. Finger pulp pressing method
Use the finger pulp (mainly the thumb pulp) to push, and do the same direction in the reflex zone of the sole of the foot Pressure operation. This method is suitable for gentle stimulation operations, as well as the reflex areas of the soles of the feet and the inner and outer sides. This is a (rubbing) technique. Massagers who operate this method should avoid using their own fingertips to press, or excessively stimulate the peripheral nerves and damage their own optic nerves.
3. Finger Side Clamping Method
The finger side is like a clamp, exerting force on a single clamping point in the specific reflex area of the sole of the foot. This method can use the thumb, index finger and middle finger on the side of the finger, pinching it on the specific reflex area of the toe and sole of the foot, and massage and stimulate it at a fixed point.
The third method (integration method):
After the treatment of the reflex zone on the soles of the feet, the pain caused by the massage is relieved by the integrated method. It is to apply the manipulation technique to the stimulation behind the soles of the feet, which is a soothing technique. The sequence of operations is: buckle method, traction method, cleaning method.
1. Buckle strokes
The tendons of the feet will be tensed due to the pain of massage, and the buckle strokes will begin to relax. After making a fist, perform it on the little finger side of the hand, the strength is stable and appropriate, and the vibration effect can reduce the pain after the massage, so that the feet or body can be relieved.
2. Traction method
Some people are afraid of pain during massage, so the blood vessels are constricted, and the joints, muscles and ligaments are tightened. Open the area and relax the muscles. The thumb and forefinger pull each toe or rotate it to relieve the stiffness of the muscles, joints and ligaments of the soles of the feet with traction, improve the mobility and strengthen the function of the joints or muscles, and promote blood circulation.
3. Cleaning method
During massage, if the soles of the feet are coated with lubricating oil, they must be cleaned after the massage to avoid blocking the pores. Therefore, pure vegetable oil lubricating oil is selected, which can be absorbed by the skin, promote soothing, and achieve the function of relaxation. Do not drink ice-cold water before and after the massage, so as to avoid the cold air remaining in the body and affecting the circulation of qi and blood. With essential oils aromatherapy operation, the effect can be multiplied.
If you are familiar with the above-mentioned massage techniques and continue to massage every day, in addition to the good effect of blood circulation and reflection, it can also reduce the discomfort of work stress or illness, and achieve the purpose of self-cultivation and health preservation. .
“The Heart of Foot” in “The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine” briefly describes the principle of foot massage: all parts of the human organs have reflex zones on the soles of the feet. Adjust the balance of functions, restore organ function, and receive the effect of curing diseases and fitness.
Traditional Chinese medicine theory records that people have “four roots” – ear root, nose root, milk root and foot root, among which the foot root is the root of the four roots. People’s old feet decline first, and the wood withered roots are exhausted first, which shows the importance of feet to the human body.
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