Foot reflexology · zone 2, 3, 4, 5
Trapezius and shoulder — Right hand
Placement
Location: A band across the palm of the right hand immediately below the bases of the fingers; the shoulder area sits at its ulnar end below the little finger and wraps onto the outer border of the hand.
Longitudinal zone(s): 2, 3, 4, 5 of 5
Side: right hand
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 hand?
A band across the palm of the right hand immediately below the bases of the fingers; the shoulder area sits at its ulnar end below the little finger and wraps onto the outer border of the hand.
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.
- Dwight C. Byers, "Better Health with Foot Reflexology: The Original Ingham Method" International Institute of Reflexology charts, hand reflex chart section
- Barbara and Kevin Kunz, "Complete Reflexology for Life" Hand reflex charts, palmar and dorsal views
- Ann Gillanders, "The Family Guide to Reflexology" Hand reflex chart
- Beryl Crane, "Reflexology: The Definitive Practitioner's Manual" Hand charts and zone-theory chapters