Me and Dizzy are on a mini mission to try different complementary therapies at the moment, to see which ones work best to help with our overall health and well being!
We had our first session on Monday. 🙂 I went with the full attention of just trying a massage but ended up with a reflexology!
What is reflexology:
Reflexology works on the principle that areas and points on the feet, hands and ears link to corresponding parts of the body. When pressure is applied to these points it sends out energy and helps restore balance in the body.
How does reflexology work:
Reflexology works by pressure being applied to certain points and areas on the feet, hands and ears. Mine was just on my feet!
How can reflexology help MS?
For me it was to help balance my body out and reduce anxiety. People have also reported it helping with pain, fatigue, numbness, tingling, depression, spasms, bladder symptoms, muscle strength and spasticity.
It was only my first session so I can’t say too much yet on the benefits but it was a very relaxing hour and my anxiety was pretty much gone for the rest of the day! I haven’t had any tingling or numbness in my feet since either. 🙂 In a few weeks me and Dizzy are trying the hot stone massage but we will definitely be having more reflexology in the future. 🙂
Have you tried any complimentary therapies and what benefits did you have from them? xxx
Tried massage and Indian head massage which are both super relaxing and help me to relax and switch off. ..trying reiki soon 🤗
Massage and Indian head massage are what I plan to try next. 🙂 They both sound so relaxing. Would be really interested to hear how you find the reiki. xxx
Good luck with this one. For me the thing that works is nature and quiet and peace.
Thank you. I find nature is always great. 🙂 I’ve always been interested in complementary therapies but just never tried any of them. xxx
I get a deep tissue massage every 4-9 weeks. It seems to really help muscle tightness and tingling! I’ve also had good results with lavendar on the bottom of my feet. 🙂
That sounds great with the deep tissue massage and I’m glad you get positive results with it! 🙂 I’m looking forward to my hot stone one in a few weeks. How does the lavender work? What do you do with it? xxx
I’ve not tried the hot stone massage, but it sounds lovely! I rub a few drops of the lavender directly from the bottle on the bottom of my feet usually before bed to help relax myself. I also occasionally put a few drops of the essential oil “Stress Away” on the insides of my wrists. I’m still learning all the ins and outs of Aromatherapy.
Thank you, I might give that a try! I have been using lavender on my pillow at night to help with sleep, but never on my feet. Having some on the insides of your wrists sounds lovely. It’s something I’m only just starting to learn about. xxx
Hot stone and deep tissue massages are very invigorating and I love getting them. But with Fibro, I miss out on more massages than I get due to flare and pain *No touchy!*
I’m looking forward to trying it! I didn’t even know what it involved but the lady explained on Monday and it sounds very nice. 🙂 Are there any that work when it does flare up? xxx
During a flare, the only thing that helps is water therapy. Swimming, floating or just sitting in a hot tub works wonders for me. 😉
Being in warm water really helps me too. It’s so relaxing when you can just float around too. 🙂 xxx
I have deep tissue massage and that keeps me going with my riding. I’ve had both hips replaced and two abdominal surgeries so there is scar tissue here and there and the massage really helps me to keep the muscles from knotting up. and being painful.
That’s great that the massages can help with that. Especially as it means you can keep riding. I don’t even quite know what a deep tissue massage is. I’ll have to look it up! xxx
It is massage that goes deep into the muscle can be uncomfortable but gets the knots out for me.
Anything that will help your nerves and anxiety is a good thing. Once before the kids were born I did a complimentary deep massage. I was so relaxed and in bliss the rest of the day…lol!
That’s amazing! Bliss for the rest of the day was near to what I was feeling after my reflexology. Just so relaxing. 🙂 xxx
I have tried lots.. I used to be a therapist including reflexology. It is such a wonderful therapy.
Whats your favourite one to have? I always think being a therapist must be a lovely job as you’re always directly helping people. xxx
I still love reflexology as I usually fall asleep but I love a massage too particularly a facial. 😊
I’ll put facial down on my list of ones to try too. 🙂 xxx
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I love reflexology, not least because it is so relaxing! I also love massages, facials… anything really as long as it is pampering. I would love to try acupuncture but I can’t afford it at the moment – one day!
It is really relaxing! I think even having just an hour where you can completely relax and switch off makes a difference. I would like to try acupuncture one day too. xxx
Love this blog! I am a qualified reflexologist but had to retired at the sweet old age of 32 due to my MS & fibro!
What I would recommend is sticking with the reflexology and not mixing therapies together until you’ve given one of them the chance. You’ll need at least 3-4 reflexology sessions before you can decide whether it’s for you or not. Enjoy 😎
Hi Vix. Thank you for visiting my blog and for your comment! Thank you for the advice. I really want to try the hot stone massage next but will then definitely stick too one for a few sessions after that. 🙂 I was amazed how relaxing it was. xxx
Remember to tell the therapist when u have hot stone that you had Reflex X amount of days ago. 😊
It’s the same lady which is really nice. 🙂 xxx
That’s great, means she’ll know these treatments must mix well. I know for sure you can’t have reflex and acupuncture too close together as they work on the same mediums
Thank you for all the information. Acupuncture is maybe something I’ll try in the future but not at the moment. I know it can work really well but I’m not a fan of needles… xxx
It worked for pain relief for me but didn’t last long enough to make it worth while for the NHS pay for it!
My auntie is an acupuncturist but unfortunately doesn’t live near me. I’m glad it still made some difference to you even if it wasn’t long term. xxx
Well, reflexology is no goat 🐐 yoga!
I know! It’s good but I doubt that good. No goats were even in sight… xxx
I think kitten and puppy yoga would be the best!
Or baby donkeys. I think I need to make some suggestions at the MS therapy centre… 🙂 xx
The MS therapy centre should definitely incorporate animal therapies!
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Thank you! Hope you’re having a lovely weekend. 🙂 xxx
You as well!