Located on the top of the kidneys, the adrenal glands are responsible for producing hormones such as testosterone, cortisol and adrenaline. A number of disorders can occur if the glands are not creating the hormones at the appropriate levels. Because the glands are located within the body, traditional massage therapy cannot address them. Eastern techniques, which focus on the flow of energy throughout the body, can target the glands with work on reflexology points.
Reflexology Theory
Reflexology attempts to work various organs in the body by stimulating specific points on the hand. The entire body is mapped out on the front and back of the hand, and working different points can unblock energetic clogs and restore proper balance to organs such as the stomach, kidneys and heart. The reflexologist will stimulate the targeted organ or system by placing firm pressure on the corresponding point and stimulating energetic flow with back-and-forth or circular movements.
Location of the Adrenal Point
A reflexology point exists for the adrenal glands on the palm of each hand. Use the space between your middle and index fingers as a marker, and measure about 2 inches straight down the palm. The adrenal point is a small circle at that 2-inch mark; it’s also the spot where the palm starts to get a little fleshier because of the thumb's muscles.
Working the Point
It’s possible to stimulate the adrenal reflexology point on your own. Locate the proper point. Press into it with the thumb of your other hand. Move your thumb around in circles after it sinks in; this motion will serve to get stagnant energy moving around your system.
The Kidney Point
Because the adrenals are so closely related to the kidneys, you’ll want to spend some time working that organ’s hand reflexology point. The two points are quite close to one another. The kidney’s point is just below the adrenal gland’s on the palm of the hand, just like they are laid out inside the body. Once you finish stimulating the adrenals, move the thumb down and continue the circular motion to positively affect energy in the kidneys.
Member Comments