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You can also consider trying acupressure massage or acupuncture. Sometimes working directly with a professional can be more effective. A 2014 reportin Complementary Therapies and Clinical Practice found reflexology has a big impact on pain. According to 68% of respondents, reflexology worked just as well if not better than conventional physiotherapy. 95% of patients were more relaxed and 86% had less pain, including chronic pain.

To get maximum results, use the mat each day for 10–20 minutes at a time. Remember to breathe and practice consciously relaxing your body. Hand reflexology is an ancient healing technique that involves applying pressure. Learn how to try it yourself. READ MORE If you could be pregnant or are pregnant, discuss using an acupressure mat with your doctor first. Additionally, if you have sensitive skin, heart issues, or any other serious medical condition, consult your doctor before using an acupressure mat. What’s the difference between acupressure and acupuncture? Chen YS, Lu WA, Clemente FM, Bezerra JP, Kuo CD. Increased Parasympathetic Activity by Foot Reflexology Massage after Repeated Sprint Test in Collegiate Football Players: A Randomised Controlled Trial. Sports (Basel). 2019;7(11):228. Published 2019 Nov 3. doi:10.3390/sports7110228 To avoid any potential chemical sensitivities or odors, some brands focus on eco-friendly materials, which may increase the cost of the mat.Mehta P, Dhapte V, Kadam S, Dhapte V. Contemporary acupressure therapy: Adroit cure for painless recovery of therapeutic ailments. J Tradit Complement Med. 2016;7(2):251-263. doi:10.1016/j.jtcme.2016.06.004 In 2019,researcherslooked at anxiety during pregnancy. First-time moms with moderate to severe anxiety were divided into groups. The moms in the reflexology group had much less anxiety than the control group.

A 2019 systematic review of reflexology in palliative care for advanced cancer found that reflexology, alongside other complementary therapies of aromatherapy and massage, enhanced well-being and offered people respite and escapism from their condition. He, Y., et al. (2019). Clinical evidence for association of acupuncture and acupressure with improved cancer pain: A Systematic review and meta-analysis.Charandabi, S. M. A., et al. (2011). The effect of acupressure at the Sanyinjiao point (SP6) on primary dysmenorrhea in students resident in dormitories of Tabriz.

Mehta, P., et al. (2016). Contemporary acupressure therapy: Adroit cure for painless recovery of therapeutic ailments. This is usually transitory, and reflexologists believe that it is part of the healing process,” states Barnwell.

Additionally, the study notes reflexology may be one way to interrupt the pattern of repetitive lifestyle stress by “helping the body systems to return to their natural state.” Since these mats work similarly to acupressure and acupuncture by stimulating pressure points along the meridians of the body, they may provide the same or similar types of benefits. Because reflexology is moving energy and improving overall circulation, it’s easy to have a restful night’s sleep after a treatment,” explains Martinez. Rambod M, Pasyar N, Shamsadini M. The effect of foot reflexology on fatigue, pain, and sleep quality in lymphoma patients: A clinical trial. Eur J Oncol Nurs. 2019;43:101678. doi:10.1016/j.ejon.2019.101678