Some people find that gently massaging this part of the foot feels comforting and helps them relax after a stressful day. Relaxation may also make slow, comfortable breathing easier.
However, pressing this area has not been shown to improve lung function, increase oxygen levels, or treat respiratory disease.
How to massage it: Place your thumb on the padded area beneath your toes. Make small, gentle circles, moving from one side to the other for about one minute.
Remember that foot massage is a relaxation technique, not a treatment for asthma, pneumonia, or other breathing problems.
4. The Arch of the Foot: Traditionally Connected to Digestive Organs
The arch is the curved middle section of the sole. Reflexology charts commonly associate different parts of this region with organs involved in digestion, including the stomach and intestines.
This connection is part of traditional reflexology, not an established anatomical relationship. Massaging your arch does not mean you are directly massaging your stomach or stimulating your intestines.
