subject: Reflexology Body Massage Services From Professional Massage Therapists In Charlotte Nc [print this page] Therapeutic reflexology massage is one of the therapeutic body massage modalities that are not merely considered as a means of relaxation. In fact therapeutic reflexology massage has always been regarded mainly as a means for treating a wide variety of diseases and discomforts, including chronic pain. It is also an effective way of preventing the onset of these diseases. It is good news, indeed, for everyone that therapeutic reflexology massage services are widely available from professional therapeutic body massage spas that offer therapeutic body massage services such as foot massage services, back massage services, Swedish massage services, deep tissue massage services and sports massage services given by trained massage therapists in Charlotte NC.
Therapeutic reflexology massage has been used to successfully treat migraine, tension headaches, chronic headaches, back pain, arthritis, digestive problems and other illnesses. It improves blood circulation, regulates lymph fluid circulation, detoxifies, decreases tension and enables the body to start healing itself.
The basic techniques of reflexology massage have been applied in ancient Egypt, China and Japan. It has developed into acupressure and acupuncture in the Far East. Various versions of reflexology also continue to exist among the Native American Cherokee tribe, as well as in India, Africa and Europe, all handed down from generations before.
Basically, the principle behind reflexology is that there is an invisible life force that should flow unhampered throughout the body for good health. This is called Qi. If the Qi is blocked at any point and for any reason, illness and even pain occurs. Massaging certain reflexology points on the feet is said to release energy along a path in the energy grid. This removes any blockage along that path to restore balance, relieve pain and enable healing in affected body parts.
Alternatively, there is a school of thought that believes that reflexology points on the feet and hands are nerve endings. When these nerve endings are stimulated, the bodys nervous system is stimulated, too, and healing is begun.
Reflexology massage therapy was first developed in 1913 by Dr. William H. Fitzgerald, a surgeon and an eye, ear and throat specialist. He discovered that applying pressure on some body parts anesthesized other body parts or triggered responses in still other body parts. Dr. Fitzgerald documented his findings in a reflexology map where the body was divided into ten vertical zones with corresponding reflexology points on the hands and feet. This was first called zone therapy.
Eunice D. Ingham, a nurse and physiotherapist, further developed zone therapy into reflexology in the 1930s and 1940s. She discovered reflexology points on the hands, feet and even ears corresponding to each and every body part.
Today, a reflexology massage session is preceded by an in-depth interview conducted by the therapist with the client in order to elicit all information regarding the clients health condition and specific complaints. The succeeding massage treatments will be based on the findings of the interview.
Reflexology therapists use not only their fingers in applying pressure on reflexology points. They also use sticks, rollers, combs and clicks made of wood, marble or metal.
Belief in the specific benefits of therapeutic reflexology massage is not a prerequisite to its effectiveness. In fact, regular therapeutic reflexology massage can even prevent the onset of diseases that may be determined by the reflexology massage therapist through palpation even if no symptoms are yet felt by the client. There is no harm in availing of such preventive measures. You can try therapeutic reflexology massage from the same professional body massage therapists that give you foot massage services, back massage services, Swedish massage services, deep tissue massage services and sports massage services. You can even buy therapeutic body massage gift cards in Charlotte NC.
