Part II of Foot reflexology for headaches
Lets begin by...
Warming the foot with passive and active stretching movements, introducing relaxing reflexology touches. Begin the assessment by using many techniques on the whole foot and relax the client.
Next the focus is on the spinal reflex.
Working on endocrine glands, diaphragm.
Rotating each toe to relax neck and upper shoulder reflexes.
Working deep into the webbing to reach deeper muscles and structures of the neck by thumb- and fingerwalk the entire neck reflex (360 degrees starting from the base of the great toe to all toes).
Next step is to work on the shafts and padding of all toes (360 degrees), including the nail.
Gentle application needed on the occipital ridge reflex which is located under the joint of the toes.
After that, the work is done on all the joints of each toe.
Finally, using relaxation techniques to eliminate stress.
Stress Headache
If the client suffers from stress headaches, the above head and neck protocol should be done at first. Followed by:
The focus on the shoulder and chest reflexes continues. Relaxing muscles and other structures of the back.
When working on next the diaphragm reflex will open the chest for easing breathing.
And finally, the entire endocrine system reflex is worked on, especially the adrenal glands for stress release.
Migraine headache
Starting with the above head/neck and stress reflexology methods.
First step is to detox the body via the digestive reflex.
And then, work on the entire chest and back reflexes, relieving muscle tension and ease discomfort.
Working on the entire body’s reflexes will help release tension of the whole body and leads to a restorative sleep.
Finishing up again with relaxation techniques to lower stress levels.
Sinus Congestion Headache
This is mainly caused by excess mucus and poor digestion. Working on the lymphatic reflex and sinus points as well as the neck, face and ears will release the congestion. Also, a cleansing diet is recommended here too.
Occipital Headache
The toxics in the colon can produce this type of headache. The main three reflexes to focus on here are: intestines, stomach, and colon reflexes. A cleansing diet here is absolutely necessary.
And to close up this blog...
I had to take this part right out from one of my books, it inspires me daily:
‘Reflexology allows the body to relax and only a relaxed body can heal itself.’
This part talks about how in partnership knowing a bit of reflexology and practicing it on ourselves or on each other, when you are ill or in need (from a headache) can really develop trust as healers for one another. Because your loving partner can truly relax you.
Recommended auxiliary treatments are yoga, dietary changes, self-reflexology, Bach flower remedies, the use of relaxation techniques such as meditation, and different breathing techniques. Or just simply taking some time out for ourselves, doing something we enjoy is equally a supportive treatment for self.
You know where to find me if you have any questions klara.reflexology@gmail.com
Best wishes
Klara
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Sources
Reflexology and headaches, Paula S. Stone, July/August 2011, Massage and bodywork PDF
The Reflexology Handbook, Laura Norman & Thomas Cowan, 1988
Reflexology: A Practical Approach, Vicki Pitman & Kay MacKenzie, 1997
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