Long Term Conditions

Receiving a diagnosis of cancer or other life-limiting disease can have a devastating impact on your emotions, your lifestyle, and your overall wellbeing.

While reflexology is not a cure for disease, and should never be used in place of medicinal or surgical treatments, it is a safe and comfortable therapy which can ease some of your distressing symptoms:

Some research, and many reflexology clients, have found that the deep relaxation and rest induced by reflexology can soothe pain.

Reflexology is a deeply relaxing and restorative experience. It can help to lower the stress hormones in the body, relieving muscle tension and inducing a sense of wellness. It is also invaluable time to rest and focus on your own self-nurture.

The physical pain and emotional distress of a long-term condition or cancer diagnosis can impact on our ability to rest and sleep. Reflexology can lead to significant improvements in sleep quality, reducing sleep disturbance and allowing your body to rest and recuperate.

Those who complement treatments such as chemotherapy with reflexology often report less fatigue, pain, and associated anxiety.

While the impact of reflexology on IBS is currently under-researched, there is evidence that it can be particularly beneficial for the relief of constipation which can be a side effect of many long term health conditions and medications.

Some studies have found that reflexology can help with fibromyalgia symptoms. One study found that reflexology relieved pain in multiple areas of the body, including the head, neck, and arms. Another study found that reflexology reduced pain intensity in patients with fibromyalgia, and that the decrease improved over the first six weeks of treatment.