Foot reflexology · zone 2, 3, 4
Breast and chest — Right foot
Placement
Location: On the dorsum (top) of the right foot over the shafts of the second to fourth metatarsals, between the toe bases and the middle of the foot.
Longitudinal zone(s): 2, 3, 4 of 5
Side: right foot
Tradition: Ingham (Western)
Traditional use
Traditionally worked with light strokes along the grooves between the metatarsals in chest and lymph sequences.
Reflexology is a traditional practice, not an evidence-based medical treatment. Systematic reviews have not shown it to be effective for any medical condition. These maps document what practitioners traditionally use — they are not claims about how the body works.
Care and caution
The dorsum is thin-skinned; conventional practice is light pressure only, and deep work is avoided over bruising, swelling or prominent veins.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the breast and chest reflex area on the foot?
On the dorsum (top) of the right foot over the shafts of the second to fourth metatarsals, between the toe bases and the middle of the foot.
Which tradition does this placement come from?
Ingham (Western). The major schools broadly agree on this placement.
Does pressing this area treat the organ it is named after?
No. Reflexology maps are traditional diagrams, not descriptions of anatomy or physiology. Systematic reviews have not found reflexology to be an effective treatment for any medical condition.
Is there anything to be careful about?
The dorsum is thin-skinned; conventional practice is light pressure only, and deep work is avoided over bruising, swelling or prominent veins.
Sources
References displayed on this page were recorded with the point dataset.