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Help! I have a client who is
complaining of heartburn.
What results can he expect
from Reflexology therapy?
Thanks.
CM
It is my observation that
most people experience re-
sults ranging anywhere
from significant improve-
ment to complete resolution
of this condition. It will de-
pend on the underlying rea-
son for the symptoms. A
weak oesophagus sphincter,
allowing gastric reflux ac-
companied by a burning
sensation, can often be
strengthened by therapy.
Work the sphincter, the mus-
cular valve separating the
oesophagus from the stom-
treatment. Sink your thumb
deeply into this area and
work it very well. You will
need to use your left thumb
on the left side of the valve
and vice versa in order to ob-
tain the appropriate angle
and compression. I find that a
client will usually see obvious
improvement within 3 ses-
sions and that 4 sessions
spaced 2 weeks apart will
produce the desired results.
This treatment interval allows
the body the necessary time
to make the corrective chang-
es. In acute cases, immediate
relief of distress is often ob-
tained by placing the appro-
priate thumb deeply into the
sphincter and holding a firm
bilateral unrelenting pressure
for at least 1 minute. This will
sedate the area and should
provide partial to complete
though that the underlying
cause of the discomfort still
needs to be corrected. A nerv-
ous stomach may often be
calmed very quickly due to
the deep state of relaxation
that Reflexology produces by
the switching of the body into
the parasympathetic state of
the nervous system.
The symptoms produced by a
hiatal hernia or gastric ulcer
may be modified with treat-
ment but in these cases, or if
there is little to no improve-
ment after a series of 4 ses-
sions, I would advise a visit
to a naturopathic or medical
doctor for diagnosis and treat-
ment as medication
may be required.