Foot Reflexology Chart: Acupressure Points on the Sole and Their Corresponding Body Areas

Foot reflexology maps the body onto the plantar surface via zone therapy (10 longitudinal zones) and specific reflex points. While not a substitute for medical diagnosis, it is used for relaxation and symptom relief.

Major Reflex Zones (Plantar View)

• Toes: Head, brain, sinuses, eyes, ears, neck, thyroid, parathyroid
• Ball of foot (metatarsal heads): Chest, lungs, heart, shoulders
• Arch (medial): Spine (cervical → lumbar)
• Mid-foot (lateral): Arms, shoulders, hips, knees
• Heel: Pelvis, sciatic nerve, lower back, intestines, bladder
• Inner arch (medial longitudinal): Digestive organs (stomach, liver, pancreas, spleen, kidneys, adrenals)
• Outer edge (lateral longitudinal): Lymphatics, fallopian tubes/prostate, ovaries/testes

Key Specific Points

• Kidney 1 (KI1 / Yongquan): Center of sole, depression at junction of anterior 1/3 and posterior 2/3. Grounding, anxiety, insomnia, hypertension.
• Spleen 6 (SP6 / Sanyinjiao): 3 cun above medial malleolus, posterior tibia. Gynecologic, digestive, sleep (avoid pregnancy).
• Liver 3 (LV3 / Taichong): Dorsum, between 1st/2nd metatarsals. Stress, headache, menstrual, eye strain.
• Stomach 44 (ST44 / Neiting): Web between 2nd/3rd toes. Toothache, facial pain, stomach fire.

Practice Guidelines

• Pressure: firm but comfortable; hold 30–60 sec per point.
• Bilateral treatment.
• Hydrate after; avoid if DVT risk, foot fracture, infection, pregnancy (certain points).
• Not a replacement for medical evaluation.

Note: A detailed anatomical diagram would typically accompany this description.