Chronic pain is a widespread issue affecting a significant portion of the global population—You can be proactive and manage your pain with foot reflexology.

 

According to the 2018 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report, approximately 20.4% of adults in the United States, or 50 million people, suffer from chronic pain. Chronic pain is defined as pain that lasts for three months or longer and can significantly impact a person’s quality of life. Various conditions, including arthritis, back pain, nerve damage, autoimmune diseases, and cancer, cause chronic pain.

Chronic pain can be caused by a wide range of conditions, including but not limited to:

  1. Back pain
  2. Arthritis
  3. Fibromyalgia
  4. Headaches/migraines
  5. Nerve damage/neuropathic pain
  6. Cancer
  7. Chronic fatigue syndrome
  8. Inflammatory bowel disease
  9. Endometriosis
  10. Multiple sclerosis

The causes of chronic pain are varied and can include physical and psychological factors. Some people may experience chronic pain with no apparent underlying cause.

 

Stop Ignoring Pain

It is difficult to determine how many people ignore their pain, as it can depend on various factors such as the type and severity of the pain, cultural beliefs, and personal attitudes towards pain.

Research suggests that many people do not seek medical attention for their pain because they do not believe the pain is severe enough to warrant medical attention or fear medical treatment’s cost or potential adverse side effects. A study published in the Journal of Pain Research found that only 41% of people with chronic pain had consulted a healthcare provider about their pain.

Ignoring pain can lead to further complications, as untreated pain can cause physical, psychological, and emotional distress.

 

Manage Pain with Holistic Practices and Reflexology

Pain can be managed in various ways, depending on the type and severity of the pain. Here are some common strategies:

  1. Over-the-counter medications: Many people use over-the-counter painkillers such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or aspirin to manage mild to moderate pain.
  2. Rest and self-care: Getting plenty of rest can help reduce pain, mainly if the pain stems from stress or tension.
  3. Heat or cold therapy: Applying heat or cold to the affected area can help reduce inflammation and pain. Heat therapy is generally better for chronic pain, while cold therapy is better for acute pain.
  4. Exercise: Exercise can help manage chronic pain by improving strength and flexibility, promoting relaxation, and reducing stress.
  5. Get plenty of rest and sleep to allow your body to heal and recover.
  6. Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water to help reduce inflammation and promote overall health.
  7. Reflexology therapy: Reflexology can promote relaxation which can help to reduce pain and tension in the body while improving circulation and supporting the nervous system. 
  8. Massage therapy: Massage can help reduce tension, improve blood flow, and promote relaxation, all of which can help reduce pain.
  9. Mind-body techniques: Techniques like meditation, deep breathing, yoga, or tai chi can help manage pain by reducing stress and promoting relaxation.

Self Care Home Course – Give Yourself a 10 Minute Deep Relaxation Foot Reflexology

By learning to give yourself a 10-minute relaxing foot reflexology session, you are just doing that. You are giving yourself a needed self-care therapy. You can do this reflexology relaxation protocol without special tools other than your fingers and thumbs.

What is Reflexology?

Reflexology is a science and an art. 30,000 Reflex points located on the feet, hands, and ears represent the body in miniature. The nerve pathways in each foot create an electrochemical flow that communicates with the central nervous system encourages the body to relax and release toxins.

The principle of Reflexology is that all reflex points, meridian pathways, and chakra regions are connected to specific organs, glands, and body functions. 

Reflexology promotes the elimination of stress and reinforces the body’s ability to stay healthy and vital. This preventative modality encourages wellness through relaxation while supporting body functions.

 

What will you learn from Give Yourself a 10 Minute Deep Relaxation Foot Reflexology

  • What to feel for when giving a reflexology session 2:00 minutes
  • A step-by-step 10 minute Relaxing Foot Reflexology Instructions via video 16:28
  • Downloadable PDF accompanying E-book
  • Reflexology foot map

To learn more and to enroll in Give Yourself a 10 minute Deep Relaxation Foot Reflexology

Disclaimer – Reflexology does not replace traditional medicine. (Please check with your doctor if you have any concerns.) Reflexology can help you to achieve good health. However, you still have to do your part to maintaining good health through a healthy diet, exercising, recognizing your stress triggers, and minimizing or eliminating destructive behaviors.

 

About the Reflexologist, Writer, and Course Creator

 

helen chin lui Reflexology Healing Medfield MAHelen Chin Lui is a Certified Reflexologist, Certified Energy Medicine Practitioner, Reiki Master, and teacher. She is the owner of the Healing Place LLC and HealingPlaceEnergySchool.com

 

Healing Place LLC

Reflexology Healing Medfield MAHealing Place LLC specializes in helping people of all ages break the pain cycles of chronic pain, chronic digestive problems and balances hormones naturally. If you would like to learn how Reflexology can support your health, please schedule a FREE consultation on the HealingPlaceMedfield.com website or call 508.359.6463.

Healing Place Energy School LLC

Reflexology Healing Medfield MAWant to learn how to better care for yourself and your loved one with holistic medicine? Become a member of the HealingPlaceEnergySchool.com. We offer courses self-care courses: Energy Medicine, Mindful, Reflexology, Meditations, and Self-Awareness. All courses are taken from the privacy of your home. These are empowering self-care and self-help classes that teach lifelong skills.

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Get Helen’s Books today and share the knowledge. Know Your Chakras and Foot Reflexology to Promote Relaxation.

 

 

 

 

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