Reflexology: Foot massage

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Dortey
Dortey Member Posts: 20
edited June 2014 in Alternative Medicine
Dear all!

Do you think foot massage is a good complimentary treatment? Is it good for breast cancer patients? Can massage contribute to full recovery? Please share your thoughts with me!

Thank your very much
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  • Dortey
    Dortey Member Posts: 20
    edited October 2011

    wrong spelling: I wanted to write: complementary treatment. Sorry.

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  • dlb823
    dlb823 Member Posts: 9,430
    edited October 2011

    Absolutely beneficial for blood circulation, relaxation and healing.  I had several reflexology sessions while I was doing rads (actually provided along with healing touch massage at hospital where I had my RT done), and I think they can greatly enhance your sense of well-being, as well as helping you sleep better.    Deanna

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  • BarbaraJo50
    BarbaraJo50 Member Posts: 108
    edited October 2011

    Reflexology is wonderful for anything and everything. There are 7200 nerve endings in each foot which correspond with all parts of the body. My advice would be to make an appointment with a few different reflexologists. It is nice to try different providers. The service should be about the same but they all have a different "touch".

    Also drink a lot of water after your session to help remove the toxins from your body.

    Best of luck...relax and enjoy!

    Barbara Jo

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  • Heidihill
    Heidihill Member Posts: 5,476
    edited October 2011

    I am all for any kind of massage as an immune booster.

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  • MariannaLaFrance
    MariannaLaFrance Member Posts: 777
    edited October 2011

    I don't know if it stimulates an immune reponse, but it sure makes me feel better. I figure anything that relaxes me must be doing my system some good.

    I got reflexology, accupressure treatment done on my feet recently, and it absolutely put me on the path to healing a case of Plantar Fascitis I had been dealing with for over 15 months...... it's definitely beneficial!

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  • NancyD
    NancyD Member Posts: 3,562
    edited October 2011

    I don't think they're all really trained in reflexology, so you have find a reputable one to patronize. They're popping up all over my area like nail salons. Typically run by Asians, but they use male massueses. $15 for 30 minutes. I tried one with a friend who does a lot of cycling. She adored the treatment, but I found it a bit too rough.

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  • peggy_j
    peggy_j Member Posts: 1,700
    edited November 2011

    MariannaHB wrote:

    I don't know if it stimulates an immune reponse, but it sure makes me feel better. I figure anything that relaxes me must be doing my system some good.

    I agree with this. Plus, if you're in a situation where you don't want a full body massage (shortly after surgery?) you can get relaxation via reflexology!

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