Foot Reflexology for Fibromyalgia

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How Does Foot Reflexology Help Relieve Fibromyalgia Pain

The effectiveness of reflexology has not been thoroughly evaluated through clinical studies. However, many fibromyalgia sufferers use foot reflexology as part of their pain management plans.

Only one major study has explored the benefits of reflexology for treating fibromyalgia pain. In 2010, Gunnarsdottir and Peden-McAlpine published the results of a study involving six women suffering from fibromyalgia. Four of the six women experienced reduced pain after ten weekly foot reflexology sessions. These patients also experienced fewer migraines and headaches after their reflexology sessions.

Besides fibromyalgia, researchers have examined the therapeutic benefits of foot reflexology for treating various health issues. One study found that reflexology may help reduce fatigue and alleviate pain in cancer patients and multiple sclerosis (MS) sufferers.

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  1. says: Jennifer Vaughn

    You can’t touch my feet there so sensitive and like if you went out side in cold barefoot and then came in put warm water on them and they burn that’s what mine do hard to sleep because they hurt so bad and can’t put pressure on my back our shoulders ither very sinceative so how can any one tell me why my body is doing this and how to stop the burning

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