Lymph Drainage Reflexology Point

The lymphatic system plays an important role in the proper functioning of your immune system. Here’s a great description from the RWJ University Hospital Hamilton:

"The lymphatic system is a defense system for the body. It filters out organisms that cause disease, produces white blood cells, and generates disease-fighting antibodies. It also distributes fluids and nutrients in the body and drains excess fluids and protein so that tissues do not swell."

There are several reflexology points related to the lymphatic system, but today, we’ll focus on the point that’s associated with lymphatic drainage in the breast/armpit region.

This reflexology point is located in the webbing between the bones of your big toe and second toe. Most people find this point is very sensitive, probably because the only way to move lymph fluid in the body is through movement and exercise. Sitting at a desk simply doesn’t cut it, so many people have sluggish lymphatic systems.

To massage this point, use the knuckle of your index finger to press and stroke downwards from the base of your toes towards the bottom of the V that’s formed where the bones meet. When you reach the bottom of the V, lift up your knuckle and place it back at the base of your toes and stroke downwards again. Repeat for 30 strokes. Because this point is on the tops of your feet which are more sensitive than your soles, be careful not to press so hard that you irritate the skin.