Can reflexology be used on cancer patients?

Can reflexology be used on cancer patients?

Reflexology works by targeting specific areas of the feet and hands to provide natural pain relief. Reflexology has proven to support an overall feeling of comfort and relaxation, which makes it the perfect treatment for cancer patients.

Can reflexology help with chemotherapy?

A study has found that reflexology helped ease some side effects from chemotherapy and hormonal therapy treatments in women being treated for metastatic breast cancer. Metastatic breast cancer is advanced-stage cancer that has spread to parts of the body away from the breast, such as the bones or liver.

Can reflexology diagnose illness?

It bears repeating: Reflexologists do not diagnose Reflexologists do not diagnose or tell you about any congestion or tension they observe on the foot, hand, or ear during a session that may suggest abnormalities.

Can you have reflexology after breast cancer?

Reflexology may be added to existing evidence-based supportive care to improve health-related quality of life for patients with advanced-stage breast cancer during chemotherapy and/or hormonal therapy. Reflexology and massage were both better than self-initiated support (SIS) for Mood Rating Scale (MRS) relaxation.

When should you not do reflexology?

Patients with foot fractures, unhealed wounds, or active gout in the foot should avoid reflexology. Patients with osteoarthritis that impacts the foot or ankle, or those with vascular disease of the legs or feet, should consult with their primary provider prior to beginning reflexology on the feet.

Is reflexology better than a massage?

Massage reduces muscle tension, is relaxing, and improves circulation. Reflexology is more internally based. Many clients say it feels like I am working on them from inside them. It is also really relaxing, improves circulation and helps you normalize the body.

What are the disadvantages of reflexology?

Side effects

• circulatory problems of the feet.
• inflammation or blood clots in the leg veins.
• gout.
• foot ulcers.
• fungal conditions of the feet such as athlete’s foot.
• thyroid problems.
• epilepsy.
• a low platelet count, which means you may bruise or bleed more easily.

What organs are connected to your feet?

Reflex areas of central organs such as the spinal column and stomach are in both feet; the organs on the right side of the body (e.g. the liver) are on the right foot, those on the left side (e.g. the spleen) are on the left foot; lungs and kidneys are on both feet; the toes correspond with the brain and its organs.

What are crunchies in feet?

What are they? These crunchy deposits are not attached to muscles or tendons as other theories suggest. They appear to be bundles of connective tissue fibers that are mirroring problems in other parts of the body.

Can you do reflexology on yourself?

Whilst it is always recommended that you see a trained reflexologist for the best results and safety (especially when you have something in particular that needs treating or are pregnant), there are a few simple techniques that you can perform on yourself relatively easily, to help ease pains such as back-aches.

What are the 3 types of reflexology?

Craniosacral Reflexology integrates the principles of reflexology, cranial osteopathy, and cranio-sacral therapy.

• Body Reflexology. Body reflexology consists of a therapeutic treatment on the reflex zones and points distributed throughout the body.
• Dermoneural Reflexology.
• Fertility Reflexology.

Should reflexology be firm?

A reflexology treatment should not be painful. It involves firm but gentle pressure applied to the feet or hands. Some reflex points might be tender or painful when stimulated which could indicate an imbalance or an issue in the body. The reflexologist will adjust the pressure applied in every instance.

What is reflexology and how does it work?

Reflexology focuses on reflex maps of points and areas of the body in the feet, hands, and ears using unique micromovement techniques, such as thumb or finger walking, with the goal of creating a response throughout the body. Massage therapists work “from the outside in,” manipulating specific muscle groups or fascia to release tension.

What is reflexology treatment?

Reflexology is a type of therapy that uses gentle pressure on specific points along your feet (and possibly on your hands or ears as well) to help you feel better. The theory is that this eases stress, and that helps your body work better.

Is foot reflexology real?

There has been lots of reflexology research but no conclusive scientific evidence presented either anatomically or physiologically to verify that ‘energy lines’ connect the various parts of your body to the soles of your feet. However, there is also no scientific evidence that has disproven the theories behind reflexology.