Reflexology massage is a great way to relieve constipation because it puts pressure on specific points in the foot, which correspond to certain parts of the body, such as the colon, for example, stimulating bowel movements and eliminating feces that are trapped in the intestine.
In addition, the reflexology massage for constipation, by stimulating the exit of the stool, promotes relief of symptoms such as abdominal pain and swollen belly.
How to do reflexology massage for constipation
To do reflexology massage to relieve constipation simply follow these steps:
- Step 1: Hold the right foot and thumb of the other hand with one hand, slide from the heel to the middle of the sole, repeating the movement 6 times, gently;
- Step 2: Place the thumb on the sole of the left foot, as shown in the picture, and slide horizontally, repeating the movement 6 times;
- Step 3: Hold the left foot with one hand and with the thumb of the other hand, slide from the heel to the middle of the sole, repeating the movement 6 times, gently;
- Step 4: Push your toes back with one hand and with the thumb of the other hand, slide from the protrusion of the sole to the base of the big toe. Repeat the movement 7 times;
- Step 5: Place 3 fingers below the ledge of the sole and press this point lightly with both thumbs in small circles for 15 seconds;
- Step 6: Hold the foot with one hand and place the thumb of the other hand on the side of the foot below the ankle as shown in the picture. Then slide the thumb from that point to the depression in front of the ankle bone, pressing and describing circles for 6 seconds. Repeat the movement 6 times.
In addition to this massage, to relieve constipation, it is also important to practice physical activity regularly, drink about 2 liters of water per day and increase consumption of high-fiber foods such as cereals, passion fruit, wheat germ, dried fruits and vegetables, for example.
See also the recipe for a great home remedy to relieve constipation in the video:
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