Help with Meridians

[Jalaal]

Hi
I am hoping someone can tell me if I am on the right lines in understanding the various meridians found on the feet.

As an example I had a case study who had painful knees so after a full reflexology treatment I concentrated on the direct knee reflex. The pain relief was almost instant but returned after about an hour. On our next session I gave a full treatment and then concentrated on the pancreas and stomach reflex as this is, I believe, the path of the meridian which also goes through the knee reflex. This time the pain relief was more prolonged and only returned slightly after a week.

My question is am I correct in likening a meridian to a hose pipe in that if there were a series of knots in the hose pipe and I untied one knot then water would flow but not very efficiently until all the knots were untied. So by looking at where the path of the meridian is I could manipulate an area further along the channel to ensure unheaded energy flow. Of course I realise that the blockage could be in multiple places along a meridian line.

Sorry for waffling on a bit but if anyone can make sense of what Im trying to say and work out whether I am right or not I would appreciate comments.

Many thanks
Tony

 

[P!nk Hair Female Aviator]

Sorry, I'm not much into Reflexology although there's a good site regarding the Meridians for Accupuncture (they're all the same meridians as any therapy)

http://www.acuxo.com/meridianPictures.asp?point=ST1&meridian=Stomach

Hopefully it'll help with your question.

Love and Reiki Hugs

 

[Stalins Ghost]

Hi ya Tony

As a reflexologist that uses the Chinese meridian system, your ideas are quite sound. The Stomach and Spleen/Pancreas meridians does go via the knees and there are points on these meridians for knee problems.There are many pathways and linkages for Qi (Chi) to flow through. Sometimes I find the Chinese meridian system explains things better than reflex-zone theory does.

Best Wishes

Reiki Pixie

 

[DAC]

thanx for the replies

By the way Pixie your therapy centre looks like a very inviting place to be.

Tony

 

[saraapple16]

Hi ya Tony

It's not my centre but yes its the nicest centre I've worked from. Being off the beaten track it's quiet but has no passing trade, apart from the occasional sheep!

Going back on topic, if you haven't got a copy already I would recommend "Reflexology: 5 Elements and 12 Meridians" by Inge Dougans

Cheers

RP

 

[Seth]

thanks again Pixie

I shall get the book.
I have inge dougans illustrated guide to reflexology which is a good book with an excellent chapter on meridians. I do think that more emphasis should be given to the meridians whilst training as it can solve a sometimes baffling symptom dont you think. I suppose it comes under the "think outside of the box" banner rather than working on direct reflex points all the time