4. The Role of Pressure Points in Sleep Enhancement
Your massage’s sleep-promoting properties will be much enhanced by knowing and focussing on particular pressure spots on the foot. Traditional Chinese medicine points up numerous important factors directly affecting the quality of sleep. About one-third of the distance from the toe to the heel, the “Bubbling Spring” point is found in the depression on the sole of the foot. For two to three minutes per foot, gently but firmly press here to assist relax the mind and encourage more profound sleep. Just under the ball of the foot, also referred to as the “Gushing Spring,” another vital spot helps lower anxiety and foster relaxation. About three finger-widths above the heel, the foot’s inner border has pressure points that help control the nervous system and ease insomnia. Several minutes of circular motions working these regions can assist activate their sleep-promoting qualities. Furthermore useful targets in your pre-sleep massage routine are the area around the ankle bones since it helps balance energy flow and lower stress.