Foot Massage or Foot Reflexology

What is the difference between foot massage and foot reflexology?

Most people think that a foot massage is the same thing as foot reflexology, but there are some really big differences. For one thing, when you have a foot massage, typically oil or lotion is used so that you have the gliding effect over the skin. You never use oil or lotion for foot reflexology, because what you need is a bit of friction in order to get under the skin to affect the reflex in the foot. A foot massage can make you feel better, can help you relax, can be done by most anyone, but it cannot affect the body in quite the same way as foot reflexology. Foot reflexology is an ancient healing practice that can help balance the body and can help to reduce pain and tension in quite remarkable ways. Reflexology is a very specific technique that does not include rubbing the skin, but rather walking the thumb and fingers much like an inch worm with pressure and holding techniques to affect the reflex in the foot. Reflexologists are trained and certified. It takes quite a bit of practice to get the right feel for this technique.