Reflexology for Sinus problems

Many people find reflexology to be extremely beneficial in the treatment of sinus problems and congestion.
　

The reflex points for the sinuses are found in the toes, including the toe pads, the neck of the toes and the ridge at the base of the toes. Although different charts will show different areas I find reflexology to be most effective if you work the whole toe.

Toe pads are often different shapes and sizes and can appear swollen, if the pads of the toes are drooping, or teardrop shaped this often suggests sinus problems. The side of the pads/toes being more specifically the sinuses in the cheekbones and the central and lower part of the toes being the central sinuses around the eyebrows, eyes and sides of nose. For this reason you should always work down the center of each toe, followed by working down either side of each toe right down and into the ridge at the base.



The ridge at the base of the toes is a crossover for lots of points: sinuses, neck, thyroid, parathyroid, tonsils, eyes, ears, Eustachian tube and the lymphatic's for the neck and upper chest. I always work the ridge at the base of the toes twice in a reflexology treatment, but with a different intention each time. Once using traditional finger walking to work the relevant reflex points, then the second time after I have worked all the toes to drain the lymphatic's. Work from the base of the little toe to the base of the big toe using a gliding motion to drain the lymphatic's and dump into the glands. The ridge is most easily reached by gently holding down the padding of the foot to access the ridge. Working this area as lymphatic's is particularly important to complete the draining of the sinuses.

Helper areas to include for sinus problems are the ileocecal valve, pituitary and adrenals.

From a foot reading perspective swollen areas indicate an excess or build up of emotion that has perhaps got stuck rather than been released and can indicate pain and sadness, but also possible creative blockages causing frustration and irritation. The cross over here between physical and emotional is suggested in Chinese medicine who believe that sinus problems are caused by unshed tears and that blockages in our emotional water works can cause problems to our physical water works. With this in mind I also will work the kidney, bladder and urethra reflex points along with points on the feet for the Bladder meridian.