Nothing to do with the global and energetic oriental approach. The reflexology starts from a much more westernized vision of man and aims to relieve symptoms by acting on reflex zones.
According to reflexologists, each part of the body corresponds to a point or area located at the level of the foot. For example, the skull, face, and teeth, as well as the nervous system and sense organs, are located in the toes, pelvis, and genitals below the ankles. “Pressing the fingers on a particular point thus makes it possible to exercise an action at a distance”, explains reflexologist Martine Boisserie. The therapist massages the entire plant of the foot. When it encounters a sensitive region, it is because it is engorged with waste, crystals deposited on the nerve endings. He then insists on this area in order to disperse the engorgement and improve the function of the corresponding organ.
Do we have to believe in it for it to work?
This is what the defenders of classical medicine always claim in the face of techniques that move away from it. However, reflexology is particularly popular in Germany and French athletes readily resort to it. “One of my patients with multiple sclerosis does about one session per month,” says Martine Boisserie. This relieves her of the noose that grips her body and she suffers less. For lasting benefits, however, it takes at least four sessions. And, as the discipline is not yet officially regulated, it is advisable to contact a practitioner trained in a school affiliated with the French Federation of Reflexologists. www.reflexologues.fr
What are his successes
According to its followers, reflexology is supreme against stress (sleep disorders) and to regain all of your energy. “At the Fontainebleau hospital, I do sessions for patients followed in oncology,” attests reflexologist Martine Boisserie, “and they say they are much less tired. This technique also relieves pain (headaches, backaches, rheumatism, sciatica, sinusitis) and small digestive problems. Stimulating the lymphatic system, it helps the body to eliminate, improving asthma, bronchitis, eczema, etc. It would be beneficial in case of irregular periods.
Are there several types of reflexology?
All the extremities of the body being very rich in reflex zones, there is also a reflexology of the hands and the ears. ” The reflexology plantar is by far the most common, notes reflexologist Martine Boisserie, perhaps because it is the most effective. But palmar reflexology can be useful, for example on very old people, more fragile in the foot. »Another advantage: it can then be practiced more easily alone, just like auricular reflexology, which is not lacking in interest either to push back sinusitis, allergy, addictions, etc. Not to be confused, however, with auriculotherapy, a real acupuncture focused on the ear, which has also met with great success, including in the hospital: detoxification from tobacco, reduction of hot flashes after breast cancer and pain resistant to drugs. .
