March 26, 2019
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【腳底按摩】有人好爽有人好痛
按腳能保健不能治病
按摩方法林林總總，當中以腳底按摩最為盛行，不少人都喜歡放工去按一按腳，既能減壓又能養生，因為人體五臟六腑在腳底都有相應的反射區，按摩有助血氣循環，暢通血脈，亦有助紓緩相對應臟腑的症狀。
不少人以為按腳要按到痛才有效，亦以為按得越痛，該反射區的臟腑問題越嚴重，其實都是錯誤的觀念，因為痠痛程度與按摩師的力度、使用工具以及人的受力程度而有不同。如果按壓到個別反射區痠痛，即代表該臟腑或器官有不足或健康問題，宜諮詢中醫作進一步了解及診治，因為腳底按摩只能暢通相應臟腑器官的血脈，紓緩症狀，卻未能全面治療疾病。
除了光顧按腳店，自己在家按腳亦有保健和紓緩症狀作用：
腳底反射區 — 頭部
位置：兩腳拇趾腹底部
功效：紓緩頭痛、偏頭痛
按法：用拇指推壓5-10秒，按約3至5次
腳底反射區 — 肝臟
位置：第四、五腳趾蹠骨到楔骨處
功效：紓緩失眠、眼睛疲勞、宿醉等與肝臟相關問題
按法：用彎曲食指關節由上而下按壓5-10秒，按約10次
Foot massages are healthy but cannot cure diseases
Foot massage is a very popular thing and many people like to get one after work to relax and destress. There are locations on the bottom of feet corresponding to different organs in the body. Massage can help with blood and qi circulation to ensure blood flows through vessels smoothly and massaging corresponding points can also improve organ function and symptoms.
Some people believe you have to massage your feet until there is pain to be effective, and they also believe the more painful a spot is, the more serious the problem with the corresponding organ. These are all misconceptions as pain level usually depends on massage strength and tools. If certain reflexology points are painful, it could mean the corresponding organ has health issues or deficiencies, and you should seek professional medical advice. Foot massage can only improve blood flow to the corresponding organs to relieve symptoms but does not cure any diseases.
Aside from visiting foot massage shops, you can also massage your feet at home:
Head Reflexology Point
Location: refer to corresponding illustration in post
Effects: relieve headaches and migraine
Method: use your thumb to massage for 5-10 seconds for about 3-5 times
Liver Reflexology Point
Location: refer to corresponding illustration in post
Effects: alleviate symptoms related to liver issues such as insomnia, tired eyes and hangover
Method: Bend your index finger and massage from top to bottom for 5-10 seconds for about 10 times
