What is Reflexology & How it Benefit Cancer Patients?

What is Reflexology & How it Benefit Cancer Patients?

There are a wide range of difficult symptoms and side effects that cancer patients face on a day-to-day basis. Reflexology, is a common therapy offered alongside cancer treatment with principle of providing relaxation & healing benefits in support of those dealing with the physical and mental hardships that may come with Cancer. At Beauty Secrets, we’ve undergone expert training to confidently provide safe and soothing experiences for those touched by Cancer, including Reflexology 

What is Reflexology? 

Reflexology is a non-invasive touch therapy that can have many  benefits for cancer patients and is one of the most popular types of complementary cancer therapies in the UK. Essentially, it is a type of massage technique that applies gentle pressure to your feet, hands & ears, inviting a state of relaxation to support the body’s own healing process.  

Reflexology performed on foot.

Reflexology is based on the principle that these areas of the body are linked to certain organs and glands. Through applying gentle pressure points, it can stimulate energy pathway’s that corresponding with these parts of the body to bring about heath & healing benefits.  

Did you know there are over 7000 nerve endings in each Foot? 
Clinical studies indicate that reflexology helps signal the brain to regulate various organs and glands bringing the body and mind back into balance. 

Benefits of Reflexology 

  • Can Invite Relaxation: Reflexology can aid in relieving stress and anxiety, often cancer patients say they feel more relaxed and able to cope after a reflexology session. 
  • Can Reduce Pain Relieve: There are studies that have shown that Reflexology helps reconfigure how your brain perceives pain, showing that these sessions make you less included to feel pain as deeply.  
  • Can Improve mood : Reflexology can help lift mood and give a feeling of wellbeing. 
  • Can Reduce nausea: Foot Reflexology has been shown to help manage acute nausea severity.  
  • Can help reduce fatigue: Studies have shown that cancer patients who received Reflexology treatments felt less fatigued than those who didn’t.  
  • Can Reduce Muscle Cramps: Through increased circulation, Reflexology can aid in lessening the effects and frequency of muscle cramps.  
 

Can Reflexology be Dangerous? 

Reflexology performed on feet.

Reflexology is completely safe therapy technique that cancer patients can use to assist in the process of managing treatment side effects.  

There have been no harmful side effects reported in people who use reflexology if the proper medical precautions are taken. Everybody is different, so make sure you speak with your medical provider about Reflexology prior to booking in an appointment.  

If you are undergoing cancer treatment, or suffer from any of the symptoms mentioned above, Reflexology may be a great alternative massage therapy to help support you throughout this time. Get In Touch with us to chat about this further, book in your appointment, or discover our cancer safe treatments here.  

If you know someone undergoing cancer treatment, see our gift cards, as a thoughtful way to show your support.