WinnipegReflexology.com: Acupressure May Be More Effective Than Physical Therapy at Relieving Low Back Pain

WinnipegReflexology.com

Reflexology is a natural, non-invasive healing art that is based on the principle that there are reflexes in the feet, hands and ears that correspond to every part of the body. The physical image of the body is mapped onto the feet in a logical, anatomical pattern; the toes represent the head, the ball of the foot represent the chest area, the soft part of the foot corresponds to the internal organs and the heel of the foot corresponds to the pelvic region in our body. (Reflexology Canada)

Wednesday, March 01, 2006

Acupressure May Be More Effective Than Physical Therapy at Relieving Low Back Pain

A recent article published on Medscape studied the effects of Accupressure vs. Physical Therapy. According to the findings:

Acupressure compared with physical therapy for 1 month is associated with an 89% reduction in significant disability in patients with low back pain.

The beneficial effects of acupressure compared with physical therapy for low back pain on disability, function, and pain for 1 month persist at 6 months' posttreatment.

Reflexology is a method of acupressure that involves pressure points, most often used on the feet & hands.

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