5 Incredible reflexology techniques

1. Walk technique
Thumb walk is the most used reflexology movement. Use thumb or finger to walk forward in a crawling movement similar to a worm. During walking, taking one-step at a time called a bite. Walking helps to locate the crystals (blockage) in a reflex; additionally, it disburse (unblock). Before doing thumb-walk; make sure that the nails are short without rough edges.

Flexing and straighten the first joint of the thumb or index finger, forms a walking movement. Walking has different names; they are, thumb walk (walking by thumb), finger walk (walking by finger), and bites. Thumb walk is a brief pressure, followed by a brief relaxation without losing the skin contact. Pressure and relaxation applied with tiny intervals help treat every reflex point.

2. Circle or Rotating technique
Using the thumb or finger, make a circular or rotating movement with firm pressure. Apply tiny rotating movement to the reflex point for three times, and then make a tender circle with inward pressure. Do not rub the skin; instead, using the tissue under the skin to form a circle.

The rotation technique helps to break the underlying crystal (uric or calcium deposit) formed around the nerve endings. This technique stimulates the reflex and starts the body's self-healing process.

3. Hook & Backup
The hook & backup is an advanced technique. Thumb-walk to reach specific reflex and then hook & backup the point. Hook method should have to do using the thumbs. Use the flat surface of the thumb, to apply pressure.

Flex the thumb to apply pressure in a vertical (90-degree) angle to the reflex point. Pull the thumb backward to the center of the hand; do not forget to apply gentle pressure. Do this by dragging the tissue beneath the skin.

The hook & backup technique is suitable for deep reflex points hidden under the tissues such as pituitary, pineal, ileocecal valve, appendix, and sigmoid colon.

4. Pressure
Press technique is to apply a firm pressure; should not push hard or digging. While pressing, do one or two minutes of breathing awareness.

How to do breathing awareness? Close the eyes and concentrate on the breathing (inhale & exhale); this brings quietness to the body and mind.

Pressing produces warm and lower congestion. Warm shows the increased energy flow; this improves the performance of the specific organ reflex.

5. Pivot-on-a-point technique
On the reflex point, place flexed thumb as a pivot; then rotate the foot using another hand. Pivot-on-a-point technique is useful for work on the diaphragm, solar plexus area, and adrenal glands.