Massage & Corresponding Reflex Areas

The massage listings refer to the corresponding reflex areas for the feet.

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Sciatic Nerves

	Reflex Area
Sciatic nerves	Back of the leg, at the same level as anklebone, and work up a 4" - 6". And also behind the outside anklebone of each foot. And also along the outside edge of the foot, working upwards towards the center of the foot. Also the entire area of the heal.
Sciatica - acute	Outside entire length of the leg, up to hip if necessary. Begin at anklebone and work up. Then the inside of the leg (beginning at inside anklebone). The hip area - place approx. 2" from the base of spine and apply pressure to hip joint and press firmly. Deep massage may bring relief.

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	Reflex Area
Spine	Inner side of the foot, reaching from the big toes to a short distance above the heel.
Neck	The area of the toes (head and cervical (neck) vertebrae
Upper back	Above the waistline on the foot
Middle back	Area of the waistline on the foot
Lower back	Area below the waistline on the foot
Tailbone (coccyx)	Inner side of the foot, a short distance from the heel
Trapezius (large muscle in upper back)	Top of foot below the big toe

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Spleen and the Lymphatic system

	Reflex Area
Spleen	Left foot, above the waistline, in zones four and five.
Lymph glands (groin and armpits)	Top of each foot in front of the anklebone. Massage from inside to the outside.
Lymphatic System (general drainage)	Massage the area between the base of the big toe and the second toe (top of foot)

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Other

	Reflex Area
Uterus	Inside of both feet almost midway between the anklebone and the edge of the heel. back of the leg, at the same level as anklebone, and work up a 4" - 6"
Breasts / Mammary glands	On the top of each foot. Begins at base of toes and extends down a few inches. Work in and between the tendons and bones of each zone
Fallopian Tubes	On top of the foot, extending from the inside anklebone to the outside anklebone.
Prostate Gland	Inside of both feet almost midway between the anklebone and the edge of the heel. Back of the leg, at the same level as anklebone, and work up a 4" - 6"
Groin	On top of the foot, extending from the inside anklebone to the outside anklebone.
Shoulder	Just below the base of the little toe. Massage the entire surrounding area, including the undersurface of the foot (area of base of little toe)
Solar plexus (celiac plexus)	Center of each foot, right below the ball of the foot. Apply pressure with thumbs and take a deep breath and hold a few seconds. As you exhale release your thumbs slowly.
Dizziness	Massage the area for the pituitary gland. Center of big toe and center of thumb.

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Glands

Gland	Function	Location	Massage
Adrenal	Secretes hormones; helps one cope with emergencies	One above the upper end of each kidney	Above kidney area between the first and second zones.
Liver	Storage place for glycogen, Vitamins A, B, D, K; source of body heat.	Under diaphragm, on right side, level with bottom of breastbone.	Under pad of right foot, in zones three, four, and five.
Ovary	Produces ova, hormones.	One on each side of the uterus, behind and below tubes.	On outside area of each foot, midway between heel and ankle bone.
Testes	Secrete sperm and hormones.	Scrotum	Outside area of each foot, midway between heel and ankle bone
Pancreas	Secretes insulin; produces hormones for metabolism.	In front of first and second lumbar vertebrae, behind stomach.	Above waistline, behind stomach area of zones one, two, and three (both feet).
Parathyroids	Regulate blood calcium level	Back surface of the thyroid (not a part of)	Zone one, in area of first metatarsal (massage deeply)
Pineal	Unknown	Attached to roof of third ventricle (cavity) of brain	Upper aspect of each big toe, toward the second toe.
Pituitary	Regulates body processes and metabolism	Attached to base of brain.	Approximately in center of big toe. Massage here or in the center of thumb for dizziness.
Thyroid	Controls metabolic rate, growth, and development; stores iodine.	Base of neck, on both sides of lower part of larynx and upper part of trachea.	Zone one, in area of first metatarsal.

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