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Can Reflexology Help With #BladderLeakage?

What is Reflexology?

Reflexology is a therapy that focuses on the small areas of your foot or hands that correspond to different areas of the body. In reflexology, it is believed that by massaging these specific areas, you may be able to alleviate certain ailments.

What Can I Expect when I see a Reflexologist?

Reflexology is a new concept for many people so don’t be scared to ask lots of questions! Your practitioner will likely conduct a thorough health history to make sure that reflexology is for you, and also to determine what issues you may be having so that he or she knows where to focus. Likely, the focus will be on the feet, hands, or ears, or some combination of the three.

Can Reflexology Help With #BladderLeakage?

The reflexologist may ask you to lie down, and may start by gently washing or soaking your feet in warm water.  If you are seeing the reflexologist for a specific condition, he or she may focus on that area, but will also work all points of the foot or hands, as this is thought to allow the all areas of the body to relax and promote greater healing.

Reflexology is relaxing to most people and can be a great stress reliever.

Does reflexology help with bladder control?

More research needs to be done on reflexology and bladder control, but some people believe that by focusing on the areas of the foot and hands that are associated with the bladder, you may be able to reduce bladder spasms which often cause an urgent and frequent need to use the restroom (also known as overactive bladder, or OAB).

Can I try Reflexology on my own?

While reflexology may be most effective when performed by a practitioner, you may be able to feel the benefits on your own, or with a partner. Check out the pressure points on the foot in this chart, and learn some great techniques to perform the practice at home.

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