Reflexology For ConstipationReflexology for Constipation can be a life saver as constipation can strike out of no where and can be extremely painful if not very uncomfortable at the least. If there is chronic constipation issues a Doctor should definitely be consulted as Reflexology is not a medical cure for anything. The following Reflexology for Constipation techniques are for mild and unexpected constipation. The first step is drink some fluids. If there is blockage then there is a high chance that there may not be enough water in your system to get everything moving. The next step is best performed on the feet. Use the Thumb Walking technique (read more about it here at Foot Reflexology) to activate the reflexes in large and small intestines and the bowels. See the diagram at the bottom of the page for all the right areas for the steps below... Start by thumb walking, criss-crossed one way and then the other way across the whole small intestine area on the right foot and then the left foot. Next, thumb walk the large intestines - Begin on the right foot where it begins on the outside edge of the foot. Thumb walk up to the point where it bends and thumb walk across the foot following it all the way. Do this for a few minutes. Next, continue on the left foot at the point where the large intestines continue on from the right foot (see diagram below for starting points and map of where to thumb walk), thumb walk following the large intestines across the foot, down nearly to the ball of the foot, across the bottom and up the ankle until level with the ankle bone. Do this for a few minutes.
This should be continued for about ten to fifteen minutes, with plenty of fluids (water is the best option) and for best results either follow with a full foot reflexology treatment or the Headache Relief Technique as it will help get everything going back to normal again, And Face Reflexology is highly recommended as the face has a reflexology point for the bowels!!! Check out face reflexology for constipation techniques here!!
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