Foot reflexology · zone 2, 3, 4, 5
Trapezius and shoulder — Right foot
Placement
Location: A band across the sole of the right foot immediately below the bases of the toes: the trapezius line runs across zones 2-5, and the shoulder area sits at its lateral end below the little toe, wrapping onto the lateral border.
Longitudinal zone(s): 2, 3, 4, 5 of 5
Side: right foot
Tradition: Shared across schools
Traditional use
Traditionally included in neck-and-shoulder sequences; charts name this band the trapezius and shoulder area. No effect on neck or shoulder tissue is claimed.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the trapezius and shoulder reflex area on the foot?
A band across the sole of the right foot immediately below the bases of the toes: the trapezius line runs across zones 2-5, and the shoulder area sits at its lateral end below the little toe, wrapping onto the lateral border.
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.
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
- Barbara and Kevin Kunz, "Complete Reflexology for Life" Foot reflex charts, plantar and dorsal views
- Hanne Marquardt, "Reflexotherapy of the Feet" Foot reflex-zone chart, Marquardt lineage