It is believed that Reflexology works by working the nerve endings where pressure is applied. There are about 7500 nerve endings on each foot, which send signals to the brain. Plus, there are about 800 meters of lymph, nerves, and blood vessels, 3 arches, 50 ligaments, 19 muscles, and 26 bones - all of which are worked during a session can relieve the accumulated stress. Medical science accepts the fact that many of the diseases and ailments that afflict us today are related to stress.