A form of pressure point massage of the feet and hands designed to reduce and relieve pain. Zone therapy is based on the idea that the body is divided into lo equal energy channels: five on each side and each containing its own “bioelectrical energy” that travels from the toes to the brain to the fingers. Pain relief is achieved by pressing the joints of toes and fingers in the appropriate zone. Zone therapy is used by chiropractors and osteopaths who, whenever possible, prefer not to use pain-relieving drugs.
Known as zone analgesia or zone therapy, this approach involves alleviating pain through the application of pressure to specific points on the body. Developed by Dr. William Fitzgerald in the early twentieth century, this technique is based on the concept that these specific points, often referred to as reflex zones, correspond to different areas and organs within the body. By applying targeted pressure to these zones, practitioners aim to relieve pain and promote overall well-being. Zone analgesia is often used in conjunction with other complementary therapies and may provide a non-invasive and drug-free option for pain management.