Reflexology Hand Massage
Hand reflexology is a massaging technique which works by applying pressure to reflex points within the hands. These reflex points are believed to be connected to other parts of the body, so as massaging occurs, it ensures that the whole body is treated during the reflexology session.
Similar to getting a reflexology foot massage, hand reflexology comes with a lot of great benefits. A safe and relaxing procedure that can even (with caution) be used during pregnancy, hand reflexology offers a holistic approach that gets your body’s natural processes working for you. For more details on what reflexology is and how it works, check out our reflexology guide. For now, let’s get down to the business at hand (pun intended!).
Benefits Of Hand Reflexology…
There are a whole host of benefits of reflexology, with one of the main ones being relaxation. This is because it strengthens the connection between mind and body, which relieves stress for promoting deep relaxation.
Reflexology also works to alleviate aches and pains throughout the body such as headaches, back and shoulder pain and more. It can have a significant positive effect on those with certain medical conditions.
Hand reflexology works much like foot reflexology by gently working to relieve lactic acid build up, it promotes healing which is great for those who enjoy working out to help speed up recovery time. There is a huge range of other benefits, including but not limited to:
- Corrects physical imbalances
- Eases anxiety
- Reduced tiredness
- Regulated blood flow
- Relieved sinuses
Mapping Hand Reflexology Points
The human body is a remarkably complex thing. It’s also a highly connected system that may comprise a myriad of different organs and systems, but remains a high-functioning whole. Everything is connected. Everything works in unison.
At least, that’s what’s supposed to happen. Sometimes, those connections become blocked or go a little awry. The hands and feet both contain points of connection to the major organs and areas of the body.
Hand reflexology uses these point to improve the connection between the various parts of your body, ensuring connections are clear and everything can effectively communicate and work in harmony. But which part connects to where?
