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Benefits of Reflexology

 

Foot Reflexology can be a profoundly relaxing and therapeutic modality for those suffering from plantar fasciitis, ankle injuries, or everyday activities. The practitioner will apply acupressure and gua sha, a traditional Chinese medicine technique that involves scraping the skin to produce light bruising, to the foot, calf, and lower limb in a session. This will not only help relieve toe pain, ankle pain, plantar fasciitis, and common forms of arthritis but also decrease stress and anxiety throughout the body. In addition, a variety of stretches can be beneficial. With pain and sensitivity in the foot, heel, and calf, communicate your pain levels to your acupuncturist during your treatment. It is also a good idea to rest after receiving Reflexology. If you enjoy the therapeutic benefits of foot Reflexology, you should know that these benefits are compounded when used as a regular therapy. The more you go, the healthier you feel. So you can relax, rejuvenate, and continue to grow healthier wherever you go. Stimulating the Qi of the surrounding muscle fibers can relax overreacting muscles and relieve unnecessary rigidity, resulting in immediate pain relief. With the overreaction gone, the patient only has to deal with the original injury, which can also help recover quickly through appropriate acupuncture and thermal therapy. 

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