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The practice of reflexology massage has so far been traced back to the Egyptian times. The archaeology record shows reflexology massage being practiced as early as 2030 B. C. Our ancestors certainly understood complex relationships about the body. Reflexology is the practice of stimulating the hands or feet which relieves tension throughout the body. Many of these techniques are now being integrated into massage chairs.

Reflexology massage is an interesting field of study. The idea behind this type of therapy is that the hands and feet have special relationships with the major organs in the body. Certain areas of the hands and feet can be massaged and their corresponding organ releases tension.

Reflexology or zone therapy is the study of certain areas of the hands and feet and their corresponding relationship to other parts of the body. Reflexology uses zone maps to identify the regions in the hands and feet. Massage is provided to the areas of the feet or hands which then releases tension to its corresponding organ.

When we come under stress, our bodies release adrenaline. This is a reaction for the body to protect itself. This diverts blood to the major organs and mobilizes the hands and feet for action. Unfortunately, most types of stress we have our mental and do not provide a physical release.

Also, when someone is under stress, the body prepares itself for protection. This means that the critical organs are activated in order to support the body in its defense. The hands and the feet are also mobilized readying the body for action.

Reflexology is kind of like a reverse osmosis. It is attempting to undo the effects of stress on the body. Under stress our muscle tension increases and sometimes to the point of fatigue. Reflexology works on specific regions of the feet and hands. The feet and hands are supported by the major organs under stress. Reflexology is thought to release tension of specific organs in the body.

Massage chairs have incorporated reflexology massage. These features have so far been focused on the feet. Many massage chairs provide an air compression massage for the lower body. These chairs also contain reflexology nodes that are targeting major trigger points.

Air compressors are often used in massage chairs to deliver a full body massage capability. Air compressors can deliver air anywhere in the chair. Normally, small airbags are used to gently push the reflexology nodes into the foot. These are program to work in conjunction with the other airbags massage in the feet.

Massage chairs also have heating elements built into the leg rest. It facilitates blood flow and helps to reduce swelling. This is a nice complementary treatment to the reflexology massage.

Some massage chairs allow you to customize your foot massage. They come with reflexology nodes that are mounted on a footpad. Be footpad is a plate that can be taken out of the leg rest. Those who do not want to have their reflexology points stimulated can opt out.

The ancient art of reflexology massage and its associated benefits is slowly being replicated in massage chairs. As science begins to unravel the mysteries of traditional healing treatments such as reflexology they surely will be incorporated into the most advanced massage chairs.

The goal of a reflexology and this massage is to relieve tension in the body. The built up tension is normally caused by stress. Stress causes the body to be prepared to defend itself. This keeps the muscles tensed for long periods of time leading to fatigue. Reflexology massage helps to reverse this process of tension build up. It releases tension by relaxing the body. Massage chairs have reflexology capabilities.