When should you avoid reflexology?
When should you avoid reflexology?
Foot injuries 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.
Can reflexology do any harm?
Reflexology generally does not cause any harmful effects as long as necessary precautions are taken with patients with special medical conditions such as blood clot disorder, cancer and heart failure. Each person has a different body system so results from reflexology treatment could vary from one person to another.
Is a reflexology massage worth it?
Pain relief, nerve stimulation, blood flow, migraine relief, and so much more can be achieved through reflexology. And in the absence of abnormalities, reflexology may be as effective for promoting better health and preventing illness, as it may be for relieving the symptoms of stress, injury and improving your mood.
What are the four basic reflexology techniques?
There are four basic reflexology techniques you need to learn. These actions are creeping, rotating, spinal friction and achieving the right pressure when carrying out hand reflexology. The techniques are easy to pick up and you can start to heal yourself straight away.
Can you do reflexology everyday?
So reflexology can be added to the package as a maintainable for the body’s immune system. Regular exercise each week along with good nutritional content on a daily basis. I would recommend one reflexology treatment a week, but it depends on what condition if any you have, or is it purely for relaxing.
How often should you get reflexology?
If you are dealing with a specific illness or condition, you may need to have more frequent sessions. A general recommendation might be to begin with a session every week for 6-8 weeks, followed by a “tune-up” every four weeks.
Why does reflexology hurt so much?
Reflexology will often hurt when the congested reflex areas are treated and in no way resembles a foot massage. As the condition improves with several reflexology sessions, so will the soreness on the corresponding reflexes.
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Can you perform 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.
