How to Map Acupressure Feet

The foot reflexology diagram shows the location of the acupoints on the foot. During acupuncture and massage, applying pressure to these points can help treat a number of ailments. With a little patience, you can learn how to read the foot reflexology diagram for certain parts of the body.

Table of Contents

Learn the basics

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Become familiar with the basic foot reflexology diagram. The first step is to learn about the basic areas of the foot reflexology. This diagram shows the location of the major body organs on the feet. ^{[1] X Research Source}

The right foot corresponds to the right half of the body, and the left foot corresponds to the left half of the body. For example, the stomach is mainly located on the left side of the body, so massaging and acupressure on the left foot can treat stomach ailments.
The toes of the feet represent the head and neck. Massaging the toes on the foot acupuncture chart means working the head and neck.
The area inside the foot corresponds to the spine.
The position just below the toes corresponds to the chest area.
The thinnest part of the foot, usually near the middle of the foot, is considered the waist. The parts of the foot that correspond to the stomach will be located above the waist of the foot. The parts corresponding to the intestines will be located below. ^{[2] X Research Source}
The soles of the feet correspond to the pelvis. ^{[3] X Research Sources}

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Learn the reflexology chart of the soles of the feet. The soleus reflexology diagram is quite easy to learn and covers only the soles of the feet, not including the instep and side of the foot. If you’re starting to learn about reflexology, focus on reflexology. This diagram provides a more detailed way of which parts of the foot correspond to which parts of the body. ^{[4] X Research Sources}

As for the toes, the second and third toes after the big toe are related to the eyes. If your eyes are strained, this is where you can click to soothe your eyes. The remaining fingers are related to the teeth, sinuses and crown of the head.
The acupuncture points on the right foot and the left foot are different, but they also have some similarities.
- The area just below the toes of both feet affects the ears.
- About 2.5 cm below the toes (except for the big toe) of both feet is the area that corresponds to the lungs.
- The heels of both feet correspond to the two legs.
- In both feet, the area just below the isthmus corresponds to the small intestine.
On the right foot, the liver corresponds to the area just above the waist of the foot and slightly to the left. If you move to the left a little more, you will touch the right kidney.
On the left foot, the area just above the waist of the foot corresponds to the stomach. If you move down a bit, you will touch the left kidney. The spleen (spleen) is located just to the right of the area corresponding to the stomach. The area corresponding to the heart is located about 5 cm below the middle toe.

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Read the toe diagram. If you want to learn more about foot reflexology massage, you can use the toe map. The toes have meridians, i.e. small points corresponding to certain parts of the body. There are 5 meridians on each foot. ^{[5] X Research Sources}

There are 2 acupuncture points on both sides of the big toe. The meridian at the outer edge of the big toe corresponds to the spleen. The meridian at the inner edge of the thumb corresponds to the liver.
On the second toe that is on the big toe, there is a meridian on the left side of the toe. This meridian corresponds to the middle part of the stomach.
On the little toe, there is a meridian on the left side of the toe, related to the gallbladder.
In the little toe, there is a meridian on the left side of the toe. This meridian corresponds to the bladder.

Read the diagram of the inner and outer acupuncture points of the foot

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Read a diagram of the outside of the foot. This is a diagram showing the body parts that correspond to the part of the foot facing the body, including the instep. For more details on foot reflexology massage, you can refer to this diagram. ^{[6] X Research Sources}

The highest part of the instep corresponds to the lymphatic system. ^{[7] X Source of Research} The lymphatic system is the part of the immune system that filters out toxins and other waste products. ^{[8] X Research Sources}
The area just above the toes is related to the chest area. The side of the foot above the heel corresponds to the hip and knee.
The side of the foot just below the waist of the foot is related to the elbow. If you move a little down toward the edge of your foot just above your little toe, you’ll touch the area that corresponds to your shoulder. ^{[9] X Research Source}

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Read a diagram of the inside of the foot. This diagram shows the side of the foot facing the other foot. This is also a helpful diagram if you want to know more details about foot reflexology massage. ^{[10] X Research Source}

The soles of the feet from the tips of the big toes to the heels represent the spine. The inner part of the foot has the same basic shape as the spine with similar curves.
Just below the waist of the foot there is an oval bulge on the side of the foot, corresponding to the bladder.

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Learning slowly. Remember that the inside and outside of the foot diagram is intended for those with experience in foot reflexology. You should learn about these diagrams only after you have mastered the basic diagrams. You can also ask a professional or consider taking reflexology foot massage classes if you’re interested in internal and external foot reflexology. ^{[11] X Research Source}

Applying knowledge in foot reflexology massage

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Start with the toes. Start the foot reflexology massage from the toes. You should use the thumb stroke technique. Press down with your thumbs, spin, lift and keep moving, focusing on each small area of your body in turn.

Start by massaging the bottom of the big toe, then slowly move up to the top of the toe. Repeat this with the remaining toes.
Use your thumb and index finger to rub the skin between the front toes.

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Massage the left foot. After massaging the toes on both feet, you will focus on the left foot. Place your hand over the top of your foot. Use two thumbs to massage the feet from left to right on both sides, then massage from top to bottom on both sides.

Advice

If you find it difficult to read a reflexology chart of your feet, you can buy a pair of socks with acupressure points on your feet. This is a great visual aid for foot reflexology.
Ask a reflexologist’s advice on how to choose a reflexology foot chart for self-massage.

Steps

Learn the basics

Read the diagram of the inner and outer acupuncture points of the foot

Applying knowledge in foot reflexology massage

Advice

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