Reflexology uses pressure points in the feet and hands to purportedly affect changes in the body. In my words, it is a damn fine foot massage!
I have been interested in reflexology for some time. When my mother was ill with cancer she was not terribly mobile. This meant that she suffered from many ailments associated with lack of activity. Her digestive system wasn't always great, her breathing wasn't the best and her joints would stiffen up.
In typical-me-fashion, I headed off to the bookstore and purchased a how-to guide on reflexology. Armed with my new literature I set upon my test subject. Luckily Mom was not ticklish and was more than happy to have someone massage her feet. She told me that her body definitely felt better. I am not sure if it was because of the exact pressure points I focused on, or simply because she liked getting her feet rubbed.
Mom seemed to love the foot massages so much I started massaging my son's feet. He was having digestive issues and I figured it could not hurt. He definitely liked getting his feet rubbed but he invariably fell asleep. Definitely not a waste of time because a sleeping child equals a happy me. I wouldn't say that his digestive problems suddenly went away, but I would say he was more relaxed which may have helped get things moving.
Now it was my turn! I wanted in on the action. My husband would have been the obvious choice but since we got married the quality of his foot rubs has declined. I would get a better massage from my 7 year old poking my foot with a crayon. I maintain I was duped into getting married on the false marketing of a husband with foot massage capabilities. I have stayed with him for 14 years so his other virtures seem to have stuck. But I digress...
In an effort to secure a reasonably priced foot massage I booked an appointment with a local registered massage therapist, Paige Danaher, who happens to practice reflexology. The fact that her clinic, Stillpoint Clinic, is located in my town of Grand Bay-Westfield is a bonus.
Having booked my appointment, I arrived at Paige's clinic with hopeful, but cautious expectations. Could someone actually rub my feet for a whole hour? Apparently, yes. Could it feel like heaven on earth? Absolutely. Did I fall asleep doing the elegant and dignified sleep spasms of a drunk jerking chicken? You bet. BEST FOOT MASSAGE OF MY LIFE!
Without a shadow of a doubt, I felt better after the reflexology session. I was more than happy to attribute my relaxed state to the footwork inducing short snooze. It was like I had taken a sedative. When I resurfaced I was dreamily dazed with suddenly clear sinuses. Extra bonus: as an RMT, Paige's massage is reimburseable under my health plan.
Definitely try out reflexology if you are looking to ease some tension or simply to keep your dogs from barking.
No single coping technique can take all the pain away.
Try anyway.
Maggie
I have been interested in reflexology for some time. When my mother was ill with cancer she was not terribly mobile. This meant that she suffered from many ailments associated with lack of activity. Her digestive system wasn't always great, her breathing wasn't the best and her joints would stiffen up.
In typical-me-fashion, I headed off to the bookstore and purchased a how-to guide on reflexology. Armed with my new literature I set upon my test subject. Luckily Mom was not ticklish and was more than happy to have someone massage her feet. She told me that her body definitely felt better. I am not sure if it was because of the exact pressure points I focused on, or simply because she liked getting her feet rubbed.
Mom seemed to love the foot massages so much I started massaging my son's feet. He was having digestive issues and I figured it could not hurt. He definitely liked getting his feet rubbed but he invariably fell asleep. Definitely not a waste of time because a sleeping child equals a happy me. I wouldn't say that his digestive problems suddenly went away, but I would say he was more relaxed which may have helped get things moving.
Now it was my turn! I wanted in on the action. My husband would have been the obvious choice but since we got married the quality of his foot rubs has declined. I would get a better massage from my 7 year old poking my foot with a crayon. I maintain I was duped into getting married on the false marketing of a husband with foot massage capabilities. I have stayed with him for 14 years so his other virtures seem to have stuck. But I digress...
In an effort to secure a reasonably priced foot massage I booked an appointment with a local registered massage therapist, Paige Danaher, who happens to practice reflexology. The fact that her clinic, Stillpoint Clinic, is located in my town of Grand Bay-Westfield is a bonus.
Having booked my appointment, I arrived at Paige's clinic with hopeful, but cautious expectations. Could someone actually rub my feet for a whole hour? Apparently, yes. Could it feel like heaven on earth? Absolutely. Did I fall asleep doing the elegant and dignified sleep spasms of a drunk jerking chicken? You bet. BEST FOOT MASSAGE OF MY LIFE!
Without a shadow of a doubt, I felt better after the reflexology session. I was more than happy to attribute my relaxed state to the footwork inducing short snooze. It was like I had taken a sedative. When I resurfaced I was dreamily dazed with suddenly clear sinuses. Extra bonus: as an RMT, Paige's massage is reimburseable under my health plan.
Definitely try out reflexology if you are looking to ease some tension or simply to keep your dogs from barking.
No single coping technique can take all the pain away.
Try anyway.
Maggie
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