It has been found that reflexology massages can help to reduce your stress and anxiety. We seem to take so little time for us to decompress. We are under constant pressure that builds up in the body and needs to be released. Do you know that a reflexology foot massage can relieve headaches? It is also good to relieve back pain and help to reduce stress while inducing relaxation. Did you know that the best massage chair recliners have effective foot reflexology massages?

The art of reflexology has advanced with modern technology. From the beginning of time, people practiced massage therapy. Many ancient societies noticed that there were correlations between applying pressure on the feet in hands and relief of discomfort in certain organs. By applying pressure in certain areas of the feet, pain and discomfort was relieved in other parts of the body. These areas have been thoroughly mapped and now they are known as reflexology points.

Almost 100 years ago, modern science was applied to the art of foot reflexology. The result of these studies was to correlate the applying of pressure in areas of the feet to healing in different organs in the body. Strong correlations were found which resulted in zones of the feet being defined as reflexology points. Applying gentle or firm pressure in these areas induced relaxation in specific organs of the body. This brought the art of reflexology into the science of reflexology.

Why is reflexology massage effective? Interestingly, the body reacts to stress or anxiety based on a flight or fight reaction. The stress reaction mobilizes the body through the nervous system. The feet are ready to run and the hands are ready to fight. The feet and hands need the support of the major organs and muscles to protect the body, so these too are mobilized. Reflexology helps to calm the feet and the major organs and muscles thus reducing the tension of stress and anxiety.

Now with the advance of technology, effective reflexology massages are being integrated into the premier massage chair brands. Companies like Panasonic, Omega among others have developed technology providing foot reflexology massage. The Panasonic EP30004 Real Pro Ultra Massage Chair or the Omega Montage Premier massage chair both incorporate foot reflexology massage. These massage chair recliners can provide daily relief of built up tension and anxiety.

An interesting finding about Foot Reflexology massage is that it must be applied on a frequent basis. This makes a lot of sense, since stress is applied to us on a frequent basis as well. The stress if left unchecked builds up in the body. Muscles become tenser and less flexible. This tension needs to be relieved. The release of this tension must be relieved in parallel to its build up. Foot reflexology applied more frequently is found to be most effective.

A massage chair recliner is a perfect method to receive these health benefits on a continuous basis in the comfort and privacy of your home. Not only does a reflexology foot massage feel great, but it also helps to reduce stress and anxiety from the build up of stress. Many causes of back pain and discomfort are related to the posture and your feet. Relieving the tension from your feet also helps to improve posture and minimize back pain. Check out a shiatsu massage chair as a way to get continuous foot reflexology treatments to improve your overall health and well being.