How does Reflexology Work?

Reflexology is a natural healing art, based on the principle that the feet and hands have reflexes which correspond to every part of the body. In general there is common sense that the benefits of reflexology are related to the reduction of stress.


At various times in the history of the human being reflexology has been rediscovered and reinstated as a health practice in many different cultures around the world. Archeological evidence relates ancient reflexology systems to various historical time-spans, including: China (2704 BCE), Egypt (2330 BCE), and Japan (690 CE).


There are many theories which explain how reflexology works. Some theories are related to the nervous system and the reflexive responses, others theories relate reflexology to the meridians. Far most reflexology approaches describe the physical act of applying pressure to the feet and hands - through the use of specific thumb, finger and hand techniques.