Foot massage is generally recommended to last for 30 to 120 minutes. The duration of foot therapy is crucial. If you have health issues, it is advisable to consult a doctor before undergoing foot therapy. For example, people with hypertension or hyperglycemia should not exceed 120 minutes during a foot therapy session. If you are seeking foot therapy for sub-health issues, a 30-minute session is recommended as prolonged foot therapy can be physically draining. For managing chronic diseases, a 60-minute session is generally considered suitable as it allows the body to adjust without causing excessive strain. Therefore, you can adjust the duration of your foot therapy sessions based on your specific needs. If you are experiencing severe discomfort, it is recommended to consult a doctor before proceeding.
Foot massage therapy works by stimulating specific reflex zones or acupoints, generating biological information that is transmitted through the meridian system or nervous system to the corresponding organs, tissues, and systems. This helps restore the balance of yin and yang and achieve therapeutic goals. Foot massage has a bidirectional regulatory effect on related organs. For instance, stimulating the Zusanli point can both promote gastrointestinal motility and suppress it. According to the theory of meridians, the feet are closely connected to all organs throughout the body through the meridian system, creating a unity between the feet and the entire body. Six meridians, namely the three Yin and three Yang meridians of the foot, distribute to the feet, marking the beginning of the three Yin meridians and the end of the three Yang meridians. These six meridians are also connected to the three Yang and three Yin meridians of the hands, circulating throughout the body. The eight extraordinary meridians, including the Yin Qiao, Yang Qiao, Yin Wei, and Yang Wei meridians, also originate from the feet, and the Chong meridian has branches extending to the feet, strengthening the connection between the feet and the organs, tissues, and systems of the entire body. Therefore, changes in organ function can be reflected in the feet, and stimulating acupuncture points on the feet can influence the corresponding organs, tissues, and systems, improving and enhancing their function.
