Using Reflexology to Treat Back Pain Naturally

Do you experience any form of back pain on a regular basis? Perhaps you already see a professional to help ease your pain, and are not seeing any long-lasting results. But maybe a supplemental, alternative treatment will give better results.

Reflexology is one such alternative that might help ease your back discomfort naturally. Reflexologists believe there are specific points on the hands and feet that correspond with certain organs in the body. To improve health in the corresponding areas, they apply pressure to the desired reflex points. Reflexology is often used alone or in conjunction with traditional medicine to treat various health conditions.

How to treat back pain with reflexology

Reflexology is typically safe to try at home but, to be sure, ask your health care provider before beginning any form of alternative treatment. Some risk factors may be involved -- pregnancy, for example.

To ease back discomfort, simply use the provided reflexology chart to find the pressure points for the areas of your back that hurt. Look for any of the following:

~lower back
~neck
~shoulder
~spine
~tailbone
~top of shoulders
~upper back

Work the desired areas several times a day, as needed. Walk your fingers or thumb over the reflex point, and apply firm pressure to any tender areas.

Does reflexology help to get rid of back discomfort?

I work at a job where I sit at a desk for a large portion of the day. And it doesn't help that I've always had a bad back. But reflexology does seem to have helped ease my discomfort, and it helps me feel better overall -- just know that it may take a few days to feel obvious results. There may be different factors involved, but if used correctly, reflexology could help get rid of your back pain.

Find professionals in your area

Not comfortable performing reflexology on yourself? Ask a friend to help, or see a professional for better results. Ask your family and friends for referrals; otherwise, there are some professional reflexology associations, such as the Reflexology Association of America , that might have listings in your area.

Reflexology is just one alternative treatment for back pain, and for various other health problems. There are numerous success stories from people who have benefited from using it. However, always make sure to check with your doctor before beginning reflexology or any type of alternative treatment.

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Reflexology for Back Pain