What can reflexology(foot massage) help with?

The ancient Chinese practice of reflexology, a manual therapy focusing on the feet, has recently enjoyed a surge in popularity as a modern holistic therapy to relieve pain and stress.

Reflexologists believe that different areas on your feet and hands correspond to other parts of your body, and massaging them stimulates your parasympathetic nervous system to heal itself.

If you have been injured or are lacking energy, reflexology can help to restore balance and coax your body into healing itself. 

Reflexology can boost a sluggish circulation and is useful for treating stress, anxiety, back pain, migraine, poor digestion, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), respiratory problems, Asthma, Headache, bladder problems, menopausal symptoms and period pain.

It can relieve the pain of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and cancer treatments, but it should not replace conventional drugs like chemotherapy.

Many people comment that being able to zone out for an hour enjoying a relaxing massage has a positive psychological impact on their wellbeing, while pregnant women find that reflexology relieves the pressure on their legs and feet.