Foot Reflexology From A Massage Chair Can Reduce Symptoms From Stress
Sunday, May 2nd, 2010The pressures of life seem to be constant, yet the relief of such pressures is so erratic. There are simple and effective means to reduce stress and anxiety. For example, getting a foot reflexology massage can effectively help you relax. Besides just feeling great, a reflexology foot massage can relieve headaches, pain in your back and anxiety. The best massage chairs perform foot reflexology massages right in the comfort of home. Get relief from stress while feeling good with a massage chair recliner.
Reflexology has been around since ancient times in China, India, and Egypt, but was a lost art for many centuries. It was rediscovered by Dr. William Fitzgerald back in 1913. Dr. Fitzgerald noticed that applying certain pressure to areas of the hand and the foot was linked to other organs in the body. As he focused more on these areas, he noticed that certain zones of the feet and hands were linked to specific organs. As he applied pressure in these areas, he found that a complimentary healing process began for whole body healing.
At the turn of the 20th century foot reflexology was more thoroughly studied. This resulted in studying the correlations between pressure points and inducing relief in particular parts of the body. It is interesting that we put pressure on our feet all day and they end up being the gateway to relaxing the rest of the body. Foot reflexology has been found to be most effective when performed with frequency to release built up pressures.
Why is reflexology massage effective? Interestingly, the body reacts to stress or anxiety based on a flight or fight reaction. The stress reaction mobilizes the body through the nervous system. The feet are ready to run and the hands are ready to fight. The feet and hands need the support of the major organs and muscles to protect the body, so these too are mobilized. Reflexology helps to calm the feet and the major organs and muscles thus reducing the tension of stress and anxiety.
Now with the advance of technology, effective reflexology massages are being integrated into the premier massage chair brands. Companies like Panasonic, Omega among others have developed technology providing foot reflexology massage. The Panasonic EP30004 Real Pro Ultra Massage Chair or the Omega Montage Premier massage chair both incorporate foot reflexology massage. These massage chair recliners can provide daily relief of built up tension and anxiety.
Foot Reflexology massage has a lot of potential benefits, however, one important finding is that the benefits were a result of continuous applications. In other words, getting a foot reflexology massage once a year will not have much sustained effect. The reason for this is that stress is continuous. Therefore, stress relief must be applied on a continuous basis to counteract the build up of stress.
To get the full benefit of foot reflexology massage, it needs to be administered on a frequent basis. This can be inconvenient to have to always go to a massage therapist to receive treatment. Another terrific alternative is a massage chair recliner. Receive a daily reflexology foot massage at the end of a long day. Just come home, kick off your shoes and let your massage chair melt the stress and anxiety away.
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