Learn the Reflexology Technique Finger Walking

Learn Reflexology Technique!
This week: How to Finger Walk
You will learn: 

• How to finger walk;
• Why we use this technique;
• Reasons to use one, two, or three fingers.

Finger walking is a reflexology technique that allows us to use fairly consistent pressure over a reflexology point or area. Proper technique will enable you to have good body mechanics while you work on yourself and others. Practicing and becoming more familiar with thumb and finger walking techniques will make for easy transitions between the two. 

To finger walk you will be bending at the most distal interphalangeal joint of your fingers. Finger walking is great for addressing areas between the smaller spaces between hand and foot bones. You can use one finger for specificity; two fingers (the pointer finger reinforced by the middle finger) to provide more pressure; and three fingers to cover more territory.

When using this technique allow your proximal interphalangeal joints to bend a little, creating a natural arc in your hand.

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