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Foot pain and Reflexology Treatment

Reflexology is a natural healing art based on the principle that there are reflexes in the feet, hands, ears, and their referral areas which correspond to every part, gland, and organ of the body. Reflexology is very beneficial in conjunction with helping the bodys alignment in orthotics, chiropractic care, and massage therapy.

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Foot pain and Reflexology Treatment

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  1. Foot Pain And Reflexology Treatment

  2. Reflexology is a type of rehabilitation that mainly deals with the many “reflex points” found in the feet, hands and ears that relate to certain organs and glands in the body. What is reflexology ? Using specific techniques; a therapist will stimulate those reflex points to promote health and vitality in the organ.

  3. Risk factors for foot pain 1.Age Foot pain is fairly common in children. Heel pain is common in very active children between the ages of 8-13. Elderly people are at very high risk. With age, feet becomes wider & flatten, & the fat padding on the sole of the foot wears down.

  4. 2. Gender Women are at higher risk than men for severe foot pain, probably because of the style of footwear. 14% of older disabled women reported chronic, severe foot pain. Pregnant women have special foot problems from weight gain, swelling in their feet and ankles.

  5. These include: Arthritis of the foot and ankle Toe deformities Pinched nerves between the toes Plantar fasciitis Adult acquired flat foot Tarsal tunnel syndrome 3. Occupational Risk Factors

  6. People who engage in regular high- impact aerobic exercise are at risk for planter fasciitis, heel spurs, sesamoiditis, shin splints, Achilles tendinopathy, and stress fractures. 4. Sports

  7. People with diabetes are at particular risk for severe foot infections. Anyone who is overweight puts increased stress on her feet & is at risk for foot or ankle injuries. Other medical conditions, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid, arthritis, gout, spastic & collagen diseases can predispose people to foot problems 5. Medical Conditions

  8. Reflexology Treatment for foot pain Foot massage therapy helps to: relieve tension improve circulation helps promote the natural function of the related areas of the body This helps to bring the body back to balance of function known as homeostasis.

  9. For more info: https://www.erinmill shealth.com/services/ reflexology/

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