Stressed Out? Here's How a Foot Massage Can Save Your Day

7. Addressing Specific Stress-Related Conditions

Various forms of stress show themselves in different physical symptoms, and foot massage techniques can be customized to treat certain ailments: Insomnia and Sleep Problems: Emphasize relaxing regions around the pineal gland reflexes and solar plexus. Target reflexes matching the stomach, intestines, and liver help to relieve digestive stress. Work on areas pertaining to the head, neck, and shoulders; deal with mental tension. Emphasize the adrenal gland reflexes and heart regions in order of anxiety. Physical Tension: Work on particular body parts using the reflex points related to them.