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ody mapping SM zone-by-zone
zone 1
back of right leg
Look and feel for circulatory changes,
fluid retention and atopic dermatitis.
Evidence of varicose veins and capillary
damage may be obvious on the backs
of the legs. Be advised that this may
contraindicate certain treatments and
applied pressure. Changes to circulation
and fluid accumulation may contribute
to cellulite conditions. Both circulatory
changes and fluid retention may be
attributed to standing for long periods
of time or a sedentary lifestyle. Toxic
accumulation due to diet and lack
of exercise may also be considered.
Inflammatory skin conditions, such as
atopic dermatitis may develop behind
the knees and be red and itchy.
zone 2
back of left leg
Same as Zone 1.
zone 3
lower back and buttocks
Toxic accumulation, breakouts on
buttocks, sciatica, muscular stress in the
lower back, fluid retention around the
sacrum and stretch marks.
Check elimination processes, diet and
exercise patterns. Pre-menstrual women
may develop fluid retention around
the sacrum area causing sensitivity to
pressure and lower back discomfort.
Spinal alignment in the lower back may
cause sciatica and muscular tension.
Stretch marks may be the result of
weight fluctuations or pregnancy.
zone 4
upper back and shoulders
Changes in spinal and postural alignment
and muscular tension.
Look for acne breakouts and sun
damage. Both muscular tension and
acne breakouts may be due to stress.
Assess stress levels and posture at work.
Acne may be the result of friction from
synthetic or tight clothing. Sun damage
may be present as pigmentation changes
and/or skin lesions develop. Monitor
and record changes to moles and
pre-cancerous lesions (this may apply
to all zones). Zone 4 can link to the lung
region, so check respiratory function.
zone 5
back of left arm
Check for skin disorders such as
keratosis pilaris, atopic dermatitis and
psoriasis.
Skin may also be dry or show signs of
sun damage. Muscle tone may be poor.
Skin conditions may be due to diet and
deficiencies. Assess vitamin intake and
whether your client supplements his/
her diet. Stress may prompt outbreaks
of atopic dermatitis or psoriasis.
Accumulation of uric acid in the body
may also cause roughness of the skin
tissue – check water consumption.
zone 6
back of right arm
Same as Zone 5.
zone 7
left foot
Look for tissue and color changes,
fluid retention and viral/fungal infections.
The feet can indicate postural
alignment and changes to circulation
and lymphatics. Check with your
client as to the type of job and form of
exercise he/she does, as this may be the
reason for excessive skin build-up on
the feet. Infections may be due to poor
aeration of the feet or not drying properly
between the toes. In some instances,
this may also be the result of poor
elimination processes. If you are familiar
with reflexology, use this as a guide
to understanding a little more about
your client.
zone 8
front of left leg
Look and feel for dry skin, ingrown hairs
and circulation changes.
Toxic accumulation may be evident on
upper thighs. Product use, including
alkaline soaps and depilatory creams
may result in dry, itchy skin conditions.
Check water consumption and diet,
which may contribute to dehydration.
Regular body exfoliation may help with
ingrown hairs. Waxing may have caused
post-inflammatory pigmentation and
sensitized skin. Keratosis pilaris may
manifest on the upper thighs if the skin
is dry.
zone 9
right foot
Same as Zone 7.
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