A migraine headache can be debilitating. When it strikes, one may experience symptoms such as sensitivity to light, problems with vision, excruciating head pain, nausea and vomiting. Since no one has been able to say for sure exactly what causes migraine headaches, when it comes to reflexology it’s best to work the entire foot so as not to overlook any reflex that may be associated with the cause of the headaches. The following steps will guide you on use reflexology for migraines.
Instructions
Use Reflexology for Migraines, by Grace Covelli
1. Spread towel across the end of table.
2. Instruct volunteer to lie down on table with her feet on the towel.
3. Sit down at the volunteer’s feet.
4. Place your palms on volunteer’s feet for a few moments.
5. Gently squeeze both feet all over.
6. Starting with the left foot, press your right thumb into base of the heel, on the right side, and advance thumb upwards in small increments until you reach the top of the pinkie toe. Start at the base of the heel again, advancing upwards until you reach the next toe. Keep doing this until the whole foot is covered and then do it on the right foot.
7. Slide thumbs simultaneously (left thumb on left foot and right thumb on right foot) across the feet from side to side, up to the top of the feet and then slide your thumbs down to base of the heel and make circular movements all over both feet.
8. Press thumbs into each toe, 10 times on each toe, covering all areas of each toe. Do this to both sides of each toe.
9. Press your thumb into the center of the left big toe (plantar side of foot) and hold for a few moments. Do the same to the right toe.
10. Circle prominent bones on the outside of the ankles with your fingers, seven times.
11. Stroke the top of the left foot with your thumb, alternating strokes. Stroke the top of the right foot with your thumb, alternating strokes.
12. Simultaneously slide both thumbs up to center of the bottom of the ball of the foot. Press your thumbs into a point and hold for a few moments.
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