Benefits of Hand Reflexology

Hand reflexology is an ancient healing practice that involves applying pressure to
various points around your hands massage puchong. The belief is that these points correlate to
different parts of the body, and massaging these points can alleviate a variety of
ailments and issues. While there’s limited scientific research on the benefits of hand
reflexology, many individuals have reported symptom relief.

Reflexologists believe that there’s a map of the human body on the hands, and that
each part is represented by a corresponding point in the palm massage kajang. Applying pressure to
these reflex points stimulates nerve impulses that send a relaxation signal to the
corresponding body area, which can help to relieve pain and improve function.
One study showed that hand reflexology reduced anxiety in people who were about
to undergo coronary angiography, a procedure that uses X-rays to examine the
blood vessels in the heart. However, further studies are needed to confirm these
results and establish whether or not hand reflexology has an effect on other
conditions.
Another possible benefit of hand reflexology is that it can boost circulation. This may
help people with a blood circulation disorder like Raynaud’s, as well as people with
rheumatic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis. A study found that reflexology
applied to the thumb and index finger improved swollen fingers in people with
rheumatoid arthritis.
Reflexology is believed to clear energetic channels that can become blocked over
time. Similarly to acupuncture, hand reflexology uses pressure to awaken these
energy channels and restore balance. This may also help with stress, which can
block the immune system and cause inflammation.

Hand reflexology is often used to help with headaches. A study released in 2015
found that more than half of participants reported less frequent and intense
headaches after six months of reflexology treatment. A tenth of these participants
were able to stop taking their usual headache medication altogether.
To relieve a headache, you can try stimulating the LI4 pressure point. This is located
on the thumb side of the hand, in the fleshy region just above the last set of
knuckles. Press firmly without causing pain, and massage this area for about a
minute on both hands. You can locate other pressure points by looking at a
reflexology chart or Part One, but make sure you’re targeting the correct zone. For
example, if you’re treating a chest condition, you would isolate the correct zone on
both hands (at the top of the palm just below the thumb crease) and use a rotating
technique to work the corresponding zones on each hand.