Ways Reflexology Can Be Helpful to Seniors

An article published in the Canadian Journal of Reflexology suggests that seniors may find the therapy to be more beneficial than any other demographic, due to the many years they have spent on their feet. Reflexology is especially beneficial for seniors because it helps to relieve common symptoms of conditions like:

• • Arthritis
  • Cancer
  • Digestive diseases
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Post-operative recovery

Reflexology is also helpful in fall prevention because it stimulates nerve endings to help improve balance and flexibility. The pressure applied to the foot can also relieve pain and tension and improve your senior loved one’s mobility and range of motion. This is especially helpful for people who are recovering from surgery or who have difficulty moving specific parts of their body.

Reflexology also encourages relaxation and stress management, which are two direct links to mental wellness for seniors. The manipulation of pressure points calms the nervous system and increases circulation, resulting in a relaxation response.

Daily anxieties and frustrations are often relieved after a reflexology session and people are left with a healthy state of body and mind. Treating both the body and mind through reflexology helps to slow the aging process, increase energy and encourage seniors to remain active and social.

Reflexology is beneficial to seniors when performed by a qualified reflexologist practitioner and can improve the quality of life for your senior loved one.