Stop in terms of acupuncture
One of the varieties of acupuncture— this is foot acupuncture. The foot has a special place in acupuncture, as it is rich in nerve receptors and through it one gets access to any part of the body. Of all the biologically active points on the foot, there are about 60. The sole of the foot is considered a small map of the location of the internal organs of a person. The points are connected with all the internal organs. If this is taken as a basis, then it is possible to easily influence the condition of the whole organism by means of acupressure or by applying acupuncture needles. It is known that the human foot is the basis, the foundation, which accepts and distributes the load of the whole organism when we move. The ankle joint is one of the most unique perpendiculars in the human body. A large accumulation and interweaving of nerve endings creates many reflex points, which are used in foot acupuncture. The inner edges of the foot are responsible for the spine, the outer surface is responsible for the facial part. The ends of the toes are connected with the head. The sole of the foot corresponds to the back of the body. The heel part is responsible for the buttocks, and the lower part of the heel for the genitals.
Stop from the point of view of modern medicine
Modern medicine looks at the foot asthe most important network of blood vessels (microcirculation). There are many nerve nodes on the foot, it reacts well and has a bundle of information transmission. It has a more complex structure than the surface of the hands. The muscle layer is denser. When walking, due to muscle activity, the blood vessels expand and contract. When the blood vessels are expanded, the downward flow of blood occurs easily and nourishes the feet. If the muscles contract, the blood vessels push the blood to the upper part of the body. Therefore, it is possible to move blood from the most distant places to the heart. Action on the principle of a pump, when blood circulation is normally accelerated. The feet are sometimes called the second heart. Due to the fact that modern people walk less and less, it is not possible to achieve normal pump action. Therefore, obstacles arise in blood circulation. Modern people spend on average two thirds of the time sitting or standing. There is no effect on active points. The consequence of this is that harmful substances that are in the body, under the influence of gravity, settle in the foot of a person. This leads to a violation of blood circulation. It is not surprising that the aging of the human body begins with the feet. In the age of progress, when technology and mechanical engineering are developed, people walk less and less often. As for women, walking in heels increases the load on the foot. And the further, the less opportunities to use your feet for their intended purpose. Therefore, from the point of view of modern medicine, foot reflexology significantly improves microcirculation and helps to enrich the body with oxygen.
Contraindications to foot acupuncture
There are many studies that have been conductedScientists have shown that foot reflexology has a positive effect at any age. Remember that this method is not able to replace the necessary treatment of classical medicine. But it is successfully used as a supplement. But can anyone perform such therapy? Keep in mind that with this type of treatment, the doctor uses needles, the incorrect insertion of which into the skin can be painful or cause a number of complications. Without experience and sufficient skills, it is not recommended to practice acupuncture. Before starting treatment, you should check if you have any contraindications. These are primarily blood clotting disorders, pregnancy, acute infectious diseases, severe liver dysfunction, chronic infectious diseases during exacerbation, venous thrombosis, embolism during exacerbation, the presence of skin pathology at the site of the point. Acupuncture points can be affected by self-massage. This type of massage is recommended to be performed for 10 minutes. You can use cream or oil. This massage will relieve tension in the leg muscles and tone the human body. In summer, try to walk barefoot whenever possible.
