Foot reflexology · zone 4, 5
Ileocecal valve and appendix — Right foot
Placement
Location: At the lower end of the ascending colon band on the sole of the right foot, close to the lateral border just above the heel; the appendix area is marked immediately below it.
Longitudinal zone(s): 4, 5 of 5
Side: right foot
Tradition: Shared across schools
Traditional use
Traditionally located as a distinct point and worked briefly before the colon sequence.
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
Sudden or severe pain low on the right side of the abdomen is a medical emergency; conventional practice is to stop and refer rather than work the area.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the ileocecal valve and appendix reflex area on the foot?
At the lower end of the ascending colon band on the sole of the right foot, close to the lateral border just above the heel; the appendix area is marked immediately below it.
Which tradition does this placement come from?
Shared across schools. 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?
Sudden or severe pain low on the right side of the abdomen is a medical emergency; conventional practice is to stop and refer rather than work the area.
Sources
References displayed on this page were recorded with the point dataset.
- Eunice D. Ingham, "Stories the Feet Can Tell Thru Reflexology" (1938) and "Stories the Feet Have Told Thru Reflexology" (1951) Ingham original foot charts, plantar view
- Dwight C. Byers, "Better Health with Foot Reflexology: The Original Ingham Method" International Institute of Reflexology foot charts
- Barbara and Kevin Kunz, "Complete Reflexology for Life" Foot reflex charts, plantar and dorsal views