How does Reflexology benefit Multiple Sclerosis?

The Benefits of Reflexology

There are many benefits of reflexology, and all patients will experience it in a different way. Some of the benefits that people experience include:

- - Reduces tension and helps with combating stress
  - Improves circulation of blood and lymph throughout the body
  - Promotes wellbeing and relaxation
  - Helps to reduce toxins and impurities from the body
  - Creates a space for the body to balance itself
  - Strengthens the immune system and energises the body

Reflexology treatments at the MS Therapy Centre place a strong focus on the central nervous system, which is especially relevant for people with multiple sclerosis. The approach is designed to be both calming and gently stimulating, targeting specific reflex points related to MS symptoms.

Key areas of focus during treatment may include:

- - Brain reflex – to support cognitive function and aid relaxation
  - Spinal reflex – to strengthen communication pathways in the nervous system
  - Eye reflex – to reduce visual disturbances and support eye health
  - Throat reflex – to ease tension and improve communication
  - Liver reflex – to aid detoxification, particularly useful for clients on medication
  - Limb reflexes – to enhance mobility, coordination, and sensitivity
  - Bladder and kidney reflexes – to support urinary function and help regulate the nervous system
  - Adrenal reflex – to help reduce inflammation
  - Solar plexus and diaphragm reflexes – to ease anxiety and promote deeper breathing

By working all reflex points on both feet, the treatment helps to restore harmony between mind, body, and spirit

Stress:

Stress is part and parcel of life. Different people can cope with varying degrees of stress. Dealing with an initial diagnosis of MS can be a very stressful situation, and possibly the most stressful situation of ones life. Extensive research has shown how stress can have negative effects on the immune system. It can be broadly defined as anything that makes an individual feel threatened or anxious.

The acceptance of an MS diagnosis is broken down into five stages, they may not appear in this specific order;

1. Adjustment, Denial and Shock
2. Anger
3. Bargaining
4. Depression
5. Acceptance

This process can take years, depending on the individual and their ability to cope and manage their diagnosis. According to statistics, MS is most likely to present itself while in the early 20’s, a time when people are making plans for their future, finishing education, and starting employment, or starting a family. There is no convenient time for such a diagnosis. With this in mind the stages are very understandable. Stress is never far away with the many challenges that MS poses on life. Stress is the corner stone of any major illness today. Untreated stress can lead to insomnia, exhaustion, tightness of the chest, loss of concentration, incapacity to solve problems, disinterest and many others too numerous to mention. Adopting coping skills and strategies for stress become very necessary and a part of everyday life. Managing stress is the only thing you have control over.Just like MS itself acceptance is not linear and doesn’t take on a form as it too is multiple.

Reflexology is the most effective antidote to alleviating stress.